Del. Clay Riley

Maddy summaryHB 3411 eliminates expired state commissions and removes legislative members from certain commissions as part of administrative cleanup. The bill directly affects state commissions that had expired or lacked active legislative representation. It requires the state to formally terminate these outdated commissions and removes legislative members from those still technically active but no longer operational. This is a procedural change, not a policy shift, streamlining state government structure. The bill became law as Chapter 143 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts.

Maddy summaryHB 2165 allows disabled Purple Heart recipients to park for free at all municipal metered parking spaces. This law directly affects veterans who received a Purple Heart and have a disability, removing the requirement for them to pay for parking in city-owned metered spots. The key provision amends existing parking regulations to exempt these veterans from meter fees, streamlining access to public parking. The bill became law on April 25, 2025, after approval by the Governor and both legislative chambers.

Maddy summaryHB 2755 allows the West Virginia Board of Education to create new rules or policies for public education. These rules must then be submitted to the state Legislature for review. The bill directly affects the Board of Education and the legislative process for education policy changes. It does not change existing education laws but adds a step requiring legislative review of new Board rules before they take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 3016 requires voters to present a valid photo identification card when casting an in-person ballot at polling places. This law directly affects voters who do not already possess a qualifying photo ID at the time of voting. The key provision mandates that voters show one of several approved photo IDs (such as a state-issued driver's license or passport), and provides for provisional ballots if a voter lacks acceptable ID. The bill does not change absentee voting rules or apply to voting by mail. It became law on April 30, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 3429 establishes a prequalification process for environmental consultants seeking contracts with West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to work on abandoned mine land reclamation projects. The bill requires consultants to meet specific qualifications, such as relevant experience and technical capabilities, before being considered for these contracts. This directly affects environmental consulting firms aiming to provide services for mine reclamation under WVDEP oversight. The law creates a standardized screening mechanism to ensure qualified professionals are selected for these projects.

Maddy summaryHB 2576, the NIL Protection Act, protects college student-athletes' rights to earn income from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) without penalty from public universities. It directly affects student-athletes at public institutions in the state by prohibiting colleges from restricting or penalizing them for participating in NIL deals, such as endorsements or social media promotions. The law ensures athletes can monetize their personal brand without losing eligibility or facing disciplinary action from their schools. Effective July 30, 2025, this legislation aligns with broader state efforts to support student-athlete financial opportunities.

Maddy summaryHB 2595, the Non Profit Athletics Act, allows West Virginia public universities to partner with nonprofit corporations to manage their intercollegiate athletics programs. The bill requires that all voting directors of these athletic-focused nonprofits must be employees of the university or its affiliate, ensuring university control. It permits universities to transfer property to these nonprofits and exempts their athletic operations from standard state regulatory processes. The law aims to streamline athletic program management while keeping oversight within the university system, directly affecting public higher education institutions and their athletic departments.

Maddy summaryHB 2014 establishes a state-certified microgrid program, creating a formal process for approving microgrids that meet specific reliability and community benefit standards. It directly affects utility companies, local governments, and community organizations seeking to develop or operate microgrids - localized energy systems that can function independently from the main power grid during outages. The law sets technical requirements for certification, including safety standards, grid interconnection protocols, and community engagement criteria, administered by the state's Public Utility Commission. This replaces previous ad-hoc approvals with a standardized program, ensuring consistent oversight for microgrid projects across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 3373 extends the automatic expiration date (sunset) of the Tourism Development Act from its original date to December 31, 2030. This change ensures existing tourism development programs, funding, and initiatives under the Act will continue operating without interruption until 2030. The bill directly affects state tourism agencies, local economic development entities, and businesses relying on tourism-related programs funded through this Act. It modifies the Act’s sunset provision to delay its expiration, providing long-term stability for these programs. The bill became law on April 25, 2025, as Chapter 35 of the 2025 Regular Session.

Maddy summaryHB 3520 redirects $56.2 million in unused funds from 10 specific state accounts - such as the Treasurer’s Office ($20 million) and Insurance Commission Fund ($30 million) - into the State Fund’s General Revenue surplus for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill transfers money from accounts where balances exceeded necessary funding needs, as noted in the legislature’s findings. This action increases the available surplus balance in General Revenue for potential future appropriations. The bill does not create new spending but reallocates existing unspent funds to the state’s general treasury.