Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryHB 220 directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $13.6 million from the state's general revenue surplus to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine for the fiscal year 2025. This funding is intended to support the school's operations and is managed through the Higher Education Policy Commission under specific fund and organization codes. The bill responds to a recommendation by the Governor to use unspent state funds for this designated educational institution.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to receive an additional $10 million from the state's general revenue surplus for fiscal year 2025. The funds are designated for a specific drought relief initiative, expanding the agency's budget beyond the original allocation provided in the executive budget. By adding this new line item to the state appropriations, the legislation ensures that money set aside for emergency agricultural support can be accessed during the current fiscal year. The measure is a straightforward financial adjustment that does not alter existing laws or change the department's operational structure.

Maddy summaryHB 224 is a procedural bill that authorizes the West Virginia Legislature to release an unused portion of the state's budget to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority. This legislation specifically adds $1.7 million to the agency's existing funding for fiscal year 2025 to cover expenses related to its buildings. The bill directly affects the state's correctional facilities by ensuring they have the necessary financial resources to operate during the current fiscal year. It does not create new programs or change how the agency functions, but rather adjusts the financial allocation to match the available unspent funds.

Maddy summaryHB 240 amends West Virginia's state laws regarding bonded indebtedness to modernize how the state issues and manages general obligation and refunding bonds. The bill establishes new procedures requiring the State Treasurer to obtain a recommendation before issuing refunding bonds and creates a dedicated debt service fund for each bond series to manage repayments. It also introduces conflict-of-interest rules with criminal penalties for violations, allows for legislative rules to govern bond issuance, and consolidates scattered statutory language into a single chapter for clarity.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution authorizes both the Senate and House of Delegates to adjourn for more than three days during the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session. The measure allows legislators to take extended breaks as needed, provided they follow the specific rules outlined in Section 23 of the West Virginia Constitution. By adopting this resolution, the legislature formally grants itself the flexibility to pause operations for longer periods than usual without violating constitutional limits.

Maddy summaryHB 225 proposes to lower West Virginia's personal income tax rates for individuals, families, and estates starting January 1, 2025. The bill establishes a new tax schedule with lower percentages for various income brackets and reduces withholding taxes on nonresident income and lottery winnings. Additionally, it allows for a further five percent reduction in tax rates if specific economic criteria are met, while maintaining the ability for future adjustments based on existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 221 directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate additional state funds from the unappropriated surplus balance to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2025. This bill specifically increases the budget for various correctional facilities, parole services, inmate medical expenses, and administrative operations within the Department of Homeland Security. By amending the existing budget bill, the legislation ensures that these specific programs and centers receive the necessary financial resources outlined in the provided appropriation table. The measure is a procedural financial adjustment that supplements the state's general revenue to support the ongoing operations of the correctional system.

Maddy summaryHB 222 is a financial measure that adds extra funding to the Bureau of Juvenile Services within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending in June 2025. The bill uses unspent money from the state's general revenue surplus to provide specific budget allocations for various juvenile facilities and operational areas, including statewide reporting centers, resident medical expenses, and multiple correctional centers. By approving these new line items, the legislation allows the bureau to access funds designated for its designated spending units to cover costs during the upcoming fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 228 allows West Virginia to create an opioid treatment program specifically for a clinical trial comparing office-based methadone and buprenorphine to improve patient retention. To qualify, the program must receive approval from an institutional review board, register with the Board of Pharmacy, and operate only for the duration of the study. The bill also permits advanced practice registered nurses participating in this trial to dispense medications and exceed standard prescription limits while the trial is active. These changes are designed to facilitate a specific research project without altering the general rules for opioid treatment programs or nurse prescribing authority outside of the trial context.

Maddy summaryHB 217 directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $300,000 from the state's general revenue surplus to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History for fiscal year 2025. These funds are specifically designated for the Capitol Rotunda Statue Project, which involves the creation or installation of a statue within the state capitol building. The bill serves as a supplemental appropriation, meaning it adds to existing budget allocations rather than creating a new program or changing current spending rules. By passing this measure, the state ensures that the designated project has the necessary financial resources to proceed during the upcoming fiscal year.