Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryHB 3356 is a funding bill that allocates additional state money to the existing Hope Scholarship program for K-12 education. It directly affects eligible students and families participating in the Hope Scholarship program by providing supplemental state funds to cover tuition and related expenses. The bill's key mechanism is a one-time appropriation of funds to the Education Department for disbursement to participating schools and scholarship recipients. This bill was enacted into law on April 17, 2025, as Chapter 20 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts.

Maddy summaryHB 3357 allocates $33.8 million in unspent lottery surplus funds to the Hope Scholarship Program for West Virginia students. The bill adds a new funding line item under the State Board of Education's budget for fiscal year 2025, specifically directing these lottery revenues toward the scholarship program. This funding supports eligible students attending participating colleges and universities across West Virginia. The bill uses existing unappropriated lottery funds without creating new taxes or fees.

Maddy summaryHB 2011 is a procedural budget bill that added supplemental funding to an existing, pre-approved state budget line item for fiscal year 2025. It directly affects the designated state agency or program using that specific budget allocation, though the exact recipient isn't specified in the bill text. The bill was enacted after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's signature on April 17, 2025, becoming Chapter 15 of the 2025 regular session laws. As a funding measure, it does not create new programs or alter policy, but rather increases available resources for an existing budgeted purpose.

Maddy summaryHB 3412 would exempt the West Virginia legislative branch from public records disclosure requirements under state law, provided the legislature adopts its own rules governing record access. This bill amends existing public records law to add a new provision (§29B-1-8) stating the law does not apply to the legislative branch once it establishes its own disclosure rules. The bill directly affects the legislature itself, not other government entities or the public. It does not change current disclosure practices but creates a pathway for the legislature to develop its own procedures for handling public records. The exemption is procedural and requires the legislature to act first - no immediate change occurs without adopted rules.

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 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 summaryThis bill shortens the time limit for victims of childhood sexual assault to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators. It changes the deadline from 18 years after reaching adulthood to just 2 years after reaching adulthood (or 4 years after discovery, whichever is longer). The bill specifically affects individuals who were minors during the assault and seek compensation through civil court. It does not change existing protections for victims who discovered the abuse later. The bill focuses on modifying statute of limitations timelines under West Virginia law.

Maddy summaryHCR 37 is a memorial resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name a specific bridge (I-64 over Broad Hollow Road in Wayne County) the "CPT Ray Leslie Memorial Bridge." It honors Captain Ray Leslie, a WWII combat veteran who received the Combat Infantryman's Badge, France's Légion d'honneur, and served in key battles including Normandy and the Rhine River crossing. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely seeks to commemorate his military service through a bridge name.

Maddy summaryHB 2010 amends West Virginia's real estate licensing law to exempt non-resident brokers from maintaining a physical office within the state. Specifically, it creates an exception for brokers who have a definite office in their home state and whose home state has an active reciprocity agreement with West Virginia that doesn't require West Virginia licensees to maintain an office there. This change directly affects out-of-state real estate brokers working in West Virginia who hold licenses in a state with such a reciprocity agreement. The bill removes a prior requirement that would have forced these brokers to establish a separate West Virginia office, streamlining their ability to conduct business across state lines under existing reciprocity terms.

Maddy summaryHCR 97 establishes the West Virginia Justice Reinvestment Taskforce to address challenges in the state's criminal justice system, including prison backlogs, high jail mortality rates, aging inmate populations, and behavioral health needs. The 21-member taskforce - comprising state officials, legislators, judges, community stakeholders (including formerly incarcerated individuals), and representatives from law enforcement and treatment programs - will analyze justice system data and develop policy recommendations on bail, sentencing, supervision, corrections programming, and behavioral health services. The taskforce must provide initial findings by December 2025, with ongoing reports to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, using technical assistance from the Council of State Governments Justice Center. This resolution directly affects state agencies, local governments, and justice system participants by aiming to improve public safety, reduce costs, and strengthen community health outcomes.