Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 28. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.
HB 4562, a new, bipartisan version of Delegate Evan Hansen’s MOJO Act to promote solar power. Hansen, D-Monongalia, co-sponsor.
HB 4563, to create a Law Enforcement Transparency Board. Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, lead sponsor; Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer, D-Mon, co-sponsor.
HB 4565, to prohibit polystyrene containers (such as restaurant to-go containers). Walker, lead sponsor; Linda Longstreth, Michael Angelucci, both D-Marion, Hansen, Fleischauer, Rodney Pyles, John Williams, also D-Mon, co-sponsors.
HB 4567, to allow medical cannabis to be dispensed as dry flower or plant flower and in edible forms. Removes the prohibition on smoking medical cannabis. Walker, co-sponsor.
HB4575, to join the National Popular Vote agreement for electing the U.S. president. Fleischauer, lead sposor; Walker, Longstreth, Hansen, Angelucci Williams, co-sponsors.
HJR 110, a constitutional amendment to allow state residents to participate directly in forming legislative districts. Fleischauer, lead sponsor; Dave Pethtel, D-Wetzel, Hansen, Angelucci, Mike Caputo, D-Marion, co-sponsors.
