Del. Corby Dillon

Maddy summaryHCR 7 is a symbolic concurrent resolution designating October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day" in West Virginia. It commemorates Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative youth leader who died in a 2025 campus shooting. The resolution has no policy or financial impact, as it only establishes a day of remembrance and directs a copy to Turning Point USA. This is purely a commemorative measure with no legislative mechanism or direct effect on residents.

Maddy summaryHB 4613 establishes the State Resiliency Office and requires the State Resiliency Officer to update West Virginia's Flood Resiliency Plan every two years (by June 30 in even-numbered years). The plan must include recommendations for high-impact flood prevention measures and prioritize the five most critical flood prevention projects in each regional planning zone, with estimated costs for each project. The State Resiliency Officer must also provide quarterly reports to the Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding, coordinate flood mitigation efforts with federal and state agencies, and maintain a centralized website for flood-related information. This bill directly affects the State Resiliency Office, the Governor's office, and the legislative committee, aiming to improve statewide flood preparedness and resource allocation.

Maddy summaryHJR 20 proposes adding a new constitutional section recognizing the Holy Bible (66 books of Old and New Testaments) as "the divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document for our society and government" and requiring its "precepts" to be given "prominence and reverence" in West Virginia's public buildings, laws, policies, and schools. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would formally enshrine the Bible's role in state governance and public life. The bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee, awaiting further legislative action before a voter referendum. It does not mandate Bible instruction in schools but seeks to establish the Bible as a foundational reference for state policy.

Maddy summaryHB 4077 would eliminate standardized testing requirements in all West Virginia public and private schools by directing the State Board of Education to stop administering such tests. The bill takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year and all subsequent years. This change would directly impact every student, teacher, and school administrator in the state by removing a longstanding assessment requirement. The policy shift specifically targets the administration of standardized tests, without specifying alternative evaluation methods.

Maddy summaryHB 4090 allows West Virginia county school boards to hire or accept as volunteers certified chaplains to provide support services for students, staff, and parents. The bill requires chaplains to undergo background checks like child care workers but exempts them from needing state certification or licensing. School boards must also prohibit sex offenders or child predators from serving. Chaplains are granted liability protection for actions taken in their role, unless those actions were maliciously intended to harass or intimidate. The bill directly affects public school districts across West Virginia by expanding their ability to provide spiritual support services.

Maddy summaryHB 4380 clarifies West Virginia's business and occupation (B&O) tax rules by requiring businesses to pay taxes to each municipality where they maintain a permanent physical presence, based on revenue generated at each location. Businesses without a permanent address in a municipality or performing temporary work (e.g., one-time jobs) are exempt from paying taxes there. For revenue earned outside municipal boundaries (like in unincorporated areas), taxes are paid to the business’s primary municipality, and businesses with multiple locations must prorate revenue earned outside municipal boundaries using a consistent, auditable method. The bill also eliminates county-level B&O taxes for businesses operating solely in unincorporated areas.

Maddy summaryHB 2129, now law after Governor approval on April 12, 2025, establishes a "Parents Bill of Rights" for K-12 public schools. It directly affects parents and guardians by granting them specific rights regarding school curriculum, instructional materials, and communications about their child's education. Key provisions require schools to provide parents with clear notice about curriculum content and allow them to review instructional materials used in the classroom. The law creates a framework for parental involvement in educational decisions within public school settings.

Maddy summaryHB 2678, now Chapter 100 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts, establishes new regulations for school zones around public and private schools in the state. The bill directly affects school districts, local law enforcement, and drivers operating near school property during designated hours. While the specific provisions (such as speed limits or enforcement protocols) are not detailed in the provided context, the bill creates a statutory framework for defining and managing school zone boundaries. It became law after receiving gubernatorial approval on April 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3164 requires registered sex offenders to pay an annual fee starting in 2025. This law directly affects individuals classified as registered sex offenders under state law, imposing a new financial obligation on them. The key provision mandates an annual payment to the state, replacing or adding to previous requirements. The bill became law after Governor approval on April 28, 2025, and was enacted as Chapter 81 of the 2025 Regular Session.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution designates November 7th annually as "Pastor Appreciation Day" in West Virginia. It honors clergy members for their community service, spiritual leadership, and roles in life events like weddings, funerals, and disaster response. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it serves solely as ceremonial recognition. It affects no specific individuals or policies, as it is a non-binding declaration of appreciation.