Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryHR 1 adopts the official rules for the West Virginia House of Delegates' 87th Legislature, establishing procedures for electing officers (like Speaker and Clerk), maintaining order during sessions, and handling votes. It details the Speaker's duties, including calling the House to order, preserving decorum, and announcing vote results. This procedural bill sets internal operational guidelines for House proceedings but does not create new policy or affect external stakeholders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution invites the Governor to address the West Virginia Legislature on February 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Specifically, it requires the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to appoint a committee from each chamber to escort the Governor into the House chamber for the address. The bill directly affects the Governor, legislative leadership, and committee members by scheduling and organizing this ceremonial session. It has no policy substance beyond facilitating this official address.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HCR 2), not a substantive bill. It formally invites West Virginia's Governor to address a joint session of the state legislature on January 8, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The resolution also directs the Senate President and House Speaker to appoint members from each chamber to escort the Governor to the legislative chamber for this address. As a scheduling measure, it directly affects the Governor and legislative leadership, with no policy changes beyond the ceremonial event.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 1 sets the time (1:30 PM) and location (Hall of the House of Delegates) for a joint session of the West Virginia legislature to open and publish the official election results from the November 5, 2024, general election. This procedural resolution, passed on January 8, 2025, requires both legislative chambers to convene together to review and release the returns as mandated by the state constitution. It does not alter election laws but formalizes the process for certifying election results. The resolution directly affects the legislative process for handling election returns, ensuring compliance with constitutional requirements.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural House Resolution (HR 3), not a policy bill. It authorizes the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates to appoint and set pay rates for legislative staff during the 2025 First Regular Session. The resolution specifies daily rates for per diem employees (e.g., Legislative Assistants at $115-$160/day) and annual salaries for full-time positions (e.g., Chief Clerk at $100,300/year, Counsel to the Speaker at $130,200/year), covering roles like clerks, analysts, attorneys, and committee staff. It directly affects only legislative employees hired for session operations, not the public or general policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the House of Delegates Clerk to print and distribute key legislative documents, including 150 bound copies of the 2025 legislative Acts and Journals (with electronic options available if demand exceeds printed copies), and to provide these to members upon request. It also directs the Clerk to compile and print a Legislative Manual containing House rules and useful reference materials, with cooperation from the Senate Clerk. Additionally, the bill authorizes payment of travel expenses and other costs for House members and staff during the 87th Legislature using existing funds. The bill affects House staff (Clerk, Speaker) and members who receive documents or travel reimbursements.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution declares a vacancy in West Virginia's 91st District House seat because Delegate-Elect Joseph A. DeSoto failed to take the required oath of office on January 8, 2025, as mandated by the state constitution (Article VI, Section 16). The House determined this failure forfeits his seat under constitutional authority (Article VI, Section 24), noting he was not expected to take the oath in the future. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on January 8, 2025, and directs the Clerk to certify the declaration to DeSoto and notify state officials. This action directly affects the 91st District's representation and the vacancy process.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 3) sets the West Virginia Legislature's next scheduled session date for February 12, 2025, following its organizational session on January 8, 2025. It directly affects the Legislature's internal calendar by establishing a specific adjournment period. The resolution is procedural and does not change any laws or policies; it simply formalizes the timing of the next legislative session. This type of resolution is standard for setting session schedules after initial organizational meetings.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia State Department of Education to spend an additional $10 million from the state's general revenue surplus for the 2025 fiscal year. The funds are specifically designated for the "Communities in Schools" program, which provides support services to students. By adding this new appropriation item, the legislation allows the department to allocate money directly to this designated organization without changing other existing budgets. The bill was approved by the governor and enacted as part of the state's budget adjustments for that year.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to increase funding for the state's highway maintenance program. It specifically adds $150 million to the existing budget for the Department of Transportation's Division of Highways for the fiscal year ending in June 2025. The money will be drawn from the State Road Fund to cover road repair and upkeep costs. This action is a direct response to the Governor's request for additional financial resources to support infrastructure needs during that fiscal period.