Del. Bill Roop

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 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.

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 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 2551 increases criminal penalties for livestock owners who negligently let animals run onto others' property and cause harm. It raises fines for second offenses from $50-$100 to $100-$200, and for third or subsequent offenses from $100-$1,000 to $200-$2,000, while extending the window to charge violations from six to twelve months. The bill directly affects livestock owners who fail to properly contain animals, requiring them to pay higher fines if their animals injure people or damage property on neighboring land. A first offense receives only a warning, but repeated violations within a year lead to misdemeanor charges. The law aims to strengthen accountability for property damage and personal injury caused by unsecured livestock.

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 summaryHCR 40 is a resolution directing West Virginia's Economic Development Authority to identify land near Flatwoods for a tourism and entertainment complex modeled after attractions like Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It requires the Authority to locate suitable sites, secure funding, and recruit private and public developers to build facilities for tourism, entertainment, and amusement. The bill specifically targets the Flatwoods area near Interstate 79 exit 67, citing its central location and access to major regional cities. This resolution aims to replicate economic benefits seen in neighboring states through new tourism infrastructure, directly affecting Flatwoods and surrounding communities.

Maddy summaryHB 3310 requires all West Virginia utility companies to cover the full costs of maintaining, upgrading, and repairing their infrastructure - including pipes, cables, poles, and electrical lines - without passing these expenses to consumers through rate increases. The bill directly affects utility companies operating in the state and all customers who pay utility bills. Key provisions mandate that companies absorb these costs entirely, maintain records proving costs weren’t factored into future rate hikes, and prohibit any financial burden on consumers for infrastructure maintenance. This policy change ensures no rate increases can be justified by infrastructure costs alone.

Maddy summaryHCR 72 designates March 20, 2025 as "Black Lung Awareness Day" in West Virginia. It honors coal miners affected by black lung disease (coal worker's pneumoconiosis), a preventable occupational lung condition caused by coal dust exposure. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial observance recognizing the disease's impact and existing protections like the Black Lung Benefits Act. It follows the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act's emphasis on miner safety without altering current regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2806 requires a completed sales listing form to be attached to real estate deeds when recorded with county clerks, in addition to the existing declaration of consideration. The form must include specific details like the property address, tax map and parcel number, sale price or value, and financing arrangements, and is provided by the State Tax Commissioner. This affects real estate sellers and buyers (who must complete the form), county clerks (who must require it for recording), and the State Tax Commissioner (who will use the form for tax purposes). The bill does not change excise tax calculations but mandates this additional documentation for property transfers.