Del. Andy Shamblin

Maddy summaryHB 2382 prohibits camping and storing camping gear (like tents, cots, or sleeping bags) on specific public property without permission. It bans these activities on Capitol grounds, courthouses, municipal offices, streets, parks, and trails - areas defined as public property owned or controlled by state, county, or municipal governments. Violators face fines of $25-$100 or up to 30 days in jail per day of violation. The bill includes exceptions for authorized uses but does not address broader homelessness or safety concerns beyond the defined legal prohibitions.

Maddy summaryHCR 67 is a procedural resolution requesting that West Virginia's Division of Highways name a new bridge in Kanawha County the "U.S. Army 2LT Darwin Keith 'Gus' Kyle Memorial Bridge - a Medal of Honor Recipient." The bridge, located over Kanawha Boulevard and Davis Creek on Jefferson Road (County Route 601), will be marked with this commemorative title. The resolution honors Kyle's Medal of Honor service during the Korean War, including his heroic actions at the Hungnam evacuation and his death leading troops in 1951. As a naming resolution, it has no budgetary or regulatory impact - it solely requests a permanent memorial designation.

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 2502 requires West Virginia internet and telecom providers to automatically credit customers for service interruptions lasting five or more days (120 hours) when the outage isn't caused by the customer. Credits must be calculated proportionally to the days without service and applied in the next billing cycle. The Attorney General can enforce this by suing providers for excessive charges and imposing civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation. Providers must also report monthly outage data (including credit amounts and geographic scope) to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, excluding mobile service disruptions.

Maddy summaryHB 2637 raises the competitive bidding threshold for construction contracts from $25,000 to $50,000 for West Virginia county governments and other local subdivisions (including municipalities and school boards). This means counties no longer need to solicit competitive bids for projects under $50,000, reducing administrative burdens for smaller contracts. The bill amends existing law to update the threshold while maintaining requirements for larger projects (over $50,000) and other provisions like bid bonds and subcontractor disclosure for contracts over $250,000. It directly affects county governments by changing their procurement process for routine construction work.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 42) is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Rocky Fork Bridge (bridge number 00-005.51(20A561) on County Route 622 in Kanawha County) as the "U.S. Army Corporal Kenneth H. Tinsley Memorial Bridge." It directs the Division to install signs identifying the bridge with this new name, honoring Corporal Kenneth H. Tinsley's service in the Korean Conflict and his local community ties. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws - only changes the bridge's official name.

Maddy summaryHB 2020 prohibits anyone from selling, giving, or furnishing e-cigarettes, vapes, or vape cartridges to individuals under 18 years old. This law directly affects businesses (like vape shops or convenience stores) and employees who sell these products to minors, as well as individuals who give them to minors. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines starting at $50 for a first offense, increasing to up to $5,000 for repeat violations within specific timeframes. The bill focuses exclusively on e-cigarette products (defined as "vapor products" or "electronic smoking devices") and does not apply to FDA-approved nicotine products. It amends West Virginia law to strengthen penalties for selling these items to minors.

Maddy summaryHB 2022 requires candidates for partisan offices (such as House of Delegates, State Senate, and certain judgeships) to have been registered with their chosen political party for at least 60 days before filing candidacy. It specifically prohibits changing party affiliation from "Independent" or "no party" to a partisan affiliation fewer than 60 days prior to filing. This rule applies to all candidates seeking partisan office through primary elections, as outlined in amended West Virginia Code §3-5-7. The bill aims to ensure candidates maintain consistent party alignment during the filing period.

Maddy summaryHB 2018 requires West Virginia public schools operating on a standard calendar to begin instruction no earlier than September 1 and end no later than May 31 each school year. The bill amends existing law to establish these fixed start and end dates while maintaining the current requirement for 180 instructional days. It applies to all public schools except those using a "balanced calendar" as defined by state board policy. The measure does not change the total instructional day requirement but sets specific annual date boundaries for the school calendar.

Maddy summaryHB 2019 waives the $10 one-time application fee for West Virginia's Veterans license plate for first-time applicants with an Honorable Discharge from any U.S. military branch. This directly affects new veterans applying for the specialty plate, removing a cost barrier for eligible applicants. The bill amends §17A-3-14b of West Virginia law to eliminate this fee while requiring applicants to still provide documentation of their military service. It does not change renewal fees or apply to existing plate holders.