Sen. Jack Woodrum

Maddy summarySB 490 prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting in all West Virginia elections, including local, state, and federal races. The law directly affects voters and election officials by banning this voting method statewide, replacing it with traditional single-choice voting. It amends election law to explicitly prohibit ranked-choice voting procedures, effective August 8, 2025, after being signed by the governor on March 18, 2025. This change applies to all elections held under West Virginia law moving forward.

Maddy summarySB 154 prohibits public schools from teaching about sexual orientation as part of their curriculum. The law directly affects public school students and educators in the state where it passed, banning instruction on sexual orientation in classrooms. Key provisions require schools to remove any content related to sexual orientation from required lessons. This law became effective on April 30, 2025, after being approved by the governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill, SB 486 (Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections), was signed into law by the Governor on March 26, 2025, and became effective August 8, 2025. It aims to clarify the criteria for voter eligibility in West Virginia elections, though the provided context does not specify the exact changes to eligibility rules or who is directly affected. The bill's focus is on resolving ambiguity in existing voting eligibility standards, but the specific provisions or mechanisms are not detailed in the available information. As a result, a more detailed summary of its concrete policy changes cannot be provided with the current context.

Maddy summarySB 522 clarifies the procedure the Secretary of State uses to administratively dissolve limited liability companies (LLCs) that fail to comply with state requirements, such as missing annual report filings. It directly affects LLCs operating in the state that fall out of good standing due to non-compliance. The bill specifies clear steps for the Secretary of State to follow, including notice requirements and timelines, to ensure a consistent and transparent process before officially ending an LLC's legal existence. This law became effective on August 8, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 358 authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and implement its own administrative regulations. This procedural bill gives the DOT the legal authority to develop specific rules governing transportation matters, such as infrastructure standards or safety protocols. It does not change existing laws or policies but streamlines the DOT's process for establishing operational guidelines. The bill became law on March 20, 2025, as Chapter 165 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts.

Maddy summarySB 369 authorizes certain state boards and agencies to create their own rules without requiring new legislation for each rule. This procedural bill directly affects those specific government entities by giving them the authority to develop and update regulations as needed. It streamlines the rulemaking process for these agencies, allowing them to address evolving needs more efficiently. The bill became law after the Governor approved it on April 29, 2025, and was enacted as Chapter 166 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts.

Maddy summarySB 336 authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to issue regulatory rules. This procedural bill grants DHS the legal authority to develop and implement specific rules without needing separate legislative approval for each rule. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, but streamlines DHS's ability to establish operational regulations. The bill became law on August 8, 2025, after Governor approval on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 492 removes outdated legal provisions related to political committees from the state code. It directly affects political committees that manage campaign finances by eliminating obsolete requirements and procedures. The bill updates the governing framework to reflect current campaign finance practices without adding new restrictions. This change became law on August 8, 2025, after governor approval on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 525 clarifies the process the Secretary of State uses to officially end a nonprofit corporation's legal status when it fails to file required documents like annual reports. The bill requires the Secretary to send written notices and follow specific, standardized steps before dissolving a nonprofit, reducing confusion in the current procedure. This directly affects nonprofits that miss filing deadlines, ensuring the dissolution process is more transparent and consistent. The law became effective on August 8, 2025, after being approved by the Governor.

Maddy summarySB 485 exempts the West Virginia Secretary of State from the state's competitive bidding requirements for contracts. This means the Secretary's office can now directly hire vendors for services without publicly soliciting bids, affecting how the office procures goods or services. The bill became law on April 30, 2025, after being approved by the governor and both chambers of the legislature.