Sen. Amy Grady

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 39) adopted on February 16, 2026, recognizing the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) for their 25-year work in health workforce development. It formally acknowledges their role in training students (serving over 1,400 annually in grades 9-12), providing clinical experiences for health trainees, and offering continuing education to nearly 1,000 healthcare providers in rural and underserved communities. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the centers' contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 35) is a ceremonial measure that commends February 14, 2026, as National Organ Donor Day in West Virginia. It honors Timmy "Bub" Fields, a West Virginia teen whose organ donation saved lives after his death, and highlights the state's organ donation achievements, including 779 donors in 2025. The resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it solely serves to recognize the importance of organ donation and encourage registration through existing channels like donatelifewv.org. It was adopted by the West Virginia Senate on February 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 36) formally recognizes the third week of July as "Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week" in West Virginia. It honors probation officers (who supervise over 12,000 adults and juveniles), parole officers (who supervise over 2,900 offenders), and pretrial supervision professionals for their work in public safety, offender rehabilitation, and community protection. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is a symbolic gesture to increase public awareness of these professionals' contributions and challenges. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 940 establishes a state-funded pilot program offering free, comprehensive cancer screenings to all active and retired permanent firefighters in West Virginia. The program provides blood tests, organ ultrasounds (including heart and abdominal scans), lung CTs if needed, and skin cancer screenings, with a maximum cost of $1,300 per participant. Firefighters may self-fund screenings before July 2026 and seek reimbursement up to the $1,300 limit during the program’s 24-month duration (extendable with approval). The state covers all costs, requires vendors to meet specific screening standards, and mandates annual reports on participation and results to the Governor and legislature. Participation is voluntary, and the program begins July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 437 replaces West Virginia's current school funding formula with a new system that allocates state aid to county school districts based on student needs and local resources. It directly affects all county boards of education by adding weighted factors for low-income students (+0.30), special education (+0.80), and rural schools meeting specific criteria (e.g., population density under 50/sq mi or bus routes over 15 miles). The formula calculates aid as (base per-pupil amount × weighted enrollment) minus local revenue capacity, plus rural adjustments of $250-$600 per pupil. This aims to reduce funding gaps for high-need and rural districts while requiring annual transparency reports and capping annual aid changes at 3% during implementation.

Maddy summarySB 931 establishes the "West Virginia Utility Affordability and Economic Competitiveness Act" to address high utility costs by imposing a moratorium on rate increases for electricity and water utilities. The bill defines "affordability" as the lowest total cost of electricity (including all rates, fees, and charges) that minimizes financial burden on households and businesses while considering competitiveness with neighboring states. It sets reliability standards requiring electricity sources to maintain 80% performance without intermittent availability (excluding peaker plants) and mandates comprehensive cost evaluations factoring in environmental impacts and supply chain risks. These provisions aim to restore affordability and reliability for West Virginia residents and businesses, which the legislature states are foundational to economic development.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases compensation rates for panel attorneys who provide court-appointed legal services to eligible clients in West Virginia. It directly affects public defense attorneys by requiring updated payment rates and mandating detailed time-tracking records (in tenths of hours) for case work. Key provisions include setting 45-day payment timelines after voucher submission, establishing clear appeal processes for rejected or reduced payments, and requiring Public Defender Services to annually report legal services data to oversight bodies like the Legislative Oversight Commission and Supreme Court. The bill also adds new requirements for electronic voucher processing and court review of payment disputes.

Maddy summarySB 801 increases state funding for West Virginia school districts by raising the required ratios of professional educators and support staff per 1,000 students. Specifically, it adjusts the calculation for the "basic foundation program" to require higher ratios (e.g., increasing professional educators from 72.75 to 72.75+ per 1,000 students and support staff from 43.97 to 56.79 per 1,000 students by 2026-2027). The bill directly affects all public school districts, with different ratios based on county density (high, medium, low, sparse). For the 2026-2027 school year only, districts will not face penalties for not meeting the new ratios immediately, providing a transition period for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 10, 2026, as "Homeschool Day" at the West Virginia legislature to recognize homeschooling families, students, and educators. It acknowledges homeschooling's role in student achievement and citizenship through ceremonial recognition only, with no new policies, funding, or legal requirements. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to share the designation with homeschooling organizations. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on education policy or state operations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 30 designates February 9, 2026, as "WVSU Day" at the West Virginia Capitol to honor West Virginia State University (WVSU). The resolution formally recognizes WVSU's historical significance as a public HBCU founded in 1891, its land-grant status, and its contributions to education and economic development in the state. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents, solely serving to acknowledge the university's legacy.