Del. Roy Cooper

Maddy summaryHCR 28 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name a specific road segment as "U.S. Army Private First Class Frank Maddy Memorial Road." The resolution designates the portion of War Ridge Road from its intersection with Ballengee Road in Summers County to its intersection with Little Stoney Creek Road in Monroe County. It honors Private First Class Frank Lee Maddy, a WWII soldier from Monroe County who died in combat in the Philippines in 1945. The resolution asks for signage at both ends of the named road segment to memorialize his service.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 13) urges West Virginia healthcare systems to promote education and training about C-peptide testing for critical care and emergency room providers. It specifically aims to help clinicians distinguish between naturally occurring insulin and externally administered insulin in unexplained hypoglycemia cases, which could improve diagnosis accuracy and patient safety. The resolution supports exploring no-cost funding options - like public-private partnerships or grants - to expand access to this testing without imposing mandates. It directly affects emergency and critical care healthcare providers by encouraging voluntary adoption of this diagnostic tool, though it does not create new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHCR 99 is a legislative resolution requesting the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary to study policies preventing financial fraud and scams in West Virginia. It directs the committee to examine current state laws, review national approaches, and focus on four key areas: reducing robocalls and spoofing, addressing cryptocurrency-related scams (noting $1.4 million in losses in 2023), improving victim restitution, and protecting against property title fraud. The resolution cites data showing 8,000 West Virginians lost $27 million to fraud in 2024, with national losses exceeding $12.5 billion. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the legislature, governor, and attorney general by December 31, 2025. This is a study resolution, not a law, and does not create immediate policy changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 88 is a ceremonial resolution honoring two West Virginia first responders nominated for the Medal of Valor. It specifically recognizes Captain Donald Lawson (New Martinsville Police) for rescuing two people from carbon monoxide poisoning despite his own hospitalization, and Darrell Lambert (Lake Volunteer Firefighter) for entering a burning building without protective gear to save a trapped resident, sustaining burns in the process. The resolution formally confirms the Legislature's approval of their award and directs the House Clerk to send a copy to Governor Morrisey. This is a symbolic honor with no new policy or funding changes, directly affecting only these two nominees. It passed unanimously in both chambers on April 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3013 requires movie theater chains operating six or more theaters across multiple locations in West Virginia to provide open captioning for at least two weekly showings of films that include open captioning in their production. It also mandates that theaters offer audio description upon request for films that feature audio description. The law excludes drive-in theaters and prohibits requiring new equipment purchases if it would create an undue financial burden on theaters. This bill directly affects larger theater chains and aims to improve accessibility for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and low-vision patrons.

Maddy summaryHCR 78 is a non-binding resolution urging West Virginia's Division of Highways to prioritize completing I-73 (the "King Coal Highway") across Wayne, Mingo, McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties. It requests the highway agency treat the project as a high priority to improve economic development and emergency access, especially after recent flooding exposed transportation challenges in the region. The resolution asks the state to provide necessary funding and executive support to expedite the highway's completion but does not allocate new funds or create new law. It directly affects the Division of Highways and residents of the five specified counties by formally advocating for this infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 3001 authorizes West Virginia county courts to establish county parks and recreation commissions, requiring them to create these bodies unless financially unable or if a commission already exists. The bill specifies commissions must have 11 members (adjusted for county population), all residents who own property in the county, serving staggered three-year terms with initial appointments split across one-, two-, and three-year terms. It also requires county courts to fill vacancies and mandates that members remain eligible residents and property owners to retain their seats. This bill directly affects county governments by setting governance standards for existing or new parks systems.

Maddy summaryHCR 55 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename a specific 1.2-mile stretch of Seneca Trail (between coordinates 37.765157, -80.466491 and 37.787638, -80.452570) to the "Vance Brothers Six Military Veterans Highway." It honors six Vance brothers from Fairlea, WV, who collectively served 71 years in the U.S. Army and Air Force. The resolution directs the Division of Highways to install signage identifying the renamed road segment. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formally commemorates the veterans' service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 82) is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Can Creek Bridge in Greenbrier County as the "U.S. Army PFC Paul Ralph Bittinger Sr. Memorial Bridge." It directly affects the bridge located at coordinates (37.80392, -80.30595) on CR 036/03 over Can Creek, which is currently locally known as Can Creek Bridge. The resolution asks the Division of Highways to install signs identifying the bridge with this memorial name, honoring PFC Bittinger's WWII service and local ties.

Maddy summaryHB 2876 increases the Natural Resources Commission from seven to eleven members by adding four new positions. These additional members must be Division of Natural Resources staff wildlife biologists, each specializing in a specific wildlife area: deer, bears, turkeys, or fisheries. The bill directly affects the commission's structure and operations, requiring specialized expertise in key species management. This change takes effect with appointments in 2025, expanding the commission's capacity to address species-specific conservation needs.