CHARLESTON — One of two bills in circulation to create a north-central mountain bike trail network won unanimous approval of the House of Delegates on Tuesday. The other […]
Author: David Beard, The Dominion Post
House panel starts work on DOH spending transparency bill; OKs one for railroad worker rides
CHARLESTON — The House Technology & Infrastructure Committee approved a bill on Monday to lend more transparency to Division of Highways spending and another to ensure railroad workers […]
Senate Judiciary considers constitutional amendment to prohibit court interference in impeachment proceedings
CHARLESTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee began contemplating on Monday a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit any state court from interfering in any future impeachment proceedings. The committee […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 4
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 4. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 514, to create a victim’s right […]
Bill to change magistrate numbers gets rolling in Senate; restored water protection standards removed again from DEP rule
CHARLESTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday began work on a bill that would have changed the number of magistrates in Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties. The […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 1
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 1. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 498, to require the Division of […]
House passes bill to exempt Social Security benefits from income tax; goes to Senate
CHARLESTON — The House approved its bill on Friday to exempt Social Security retirement benefits from state income tax and sent it to the Senate. HB 2001 gives […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31
By David Beard DBeard@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 486, to […]
After emotional debate, House passes foster care bill
CHARLESTON – After a long and emotional debate, the House of Delegates passed its foster care bill and sent it to the Senate. Both sides agreed the […]
House Energy OKs bill to transfer unclaimed oil and gas royalties to fund to cap orphan wells
CHARLESTON — In a lightening 10-minute meeting, the House Energy Committee approved a second bill to provide money — potentially millions of dollars — to cap orphan oil and gas […]
