MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee took up and approved on Thursday a House resolution calling for a constitutional convention to approve Congressional term limits. While the […]
West Virginia Legislature
Senate Judiciary OKs constitutional amendment proposal for Legislature to control personal property taxes
The Senate Judiciary gave its approval Thursday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature the power to control personal property tax rates. Opponents worry […]
Senate approves education bill over objections it gives state superintendent dictatorial power over grievances
MORGANTOWN – A one-sentence bill updating century-old education law sparked fears on the Senate floor Thursday that it could turn the state schools superintendent into a dictator. […]
Senate Health Committee OKs bill to add edible medical cannabis to list of permissible forms
MORGANTOWN – While West Virginia has yet to see any medical cannabis sold, the 5-year-old program took another small step forward Thursday with the addition of edible […]
Senate passes House Hope Scholarship ESA bill, sends it to the governor
MORGANTOWN – The Hope Scholarship education savings account bill is on its way to the governor after Senate passage on Wednesday. The vote was about as expected, […]
Teacher strike bill becomes law without governor’s signature
MORGANTOWN – The bill spelling out penalties for teachers and school personnel who go on strike has become law, but without the governor’s endorsement. SB 11 passed […]
Morrisey helps lead 21-state effort to clarify how American Rescue Plan COVID relief restrictions affect tax-cut efforts
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and two other state attorneys general are leading a 21-state push to seek clarity on tax cut prohibitions in the […]
House approves Senate bill to raise money to provide more well inspectors for Office of Oil and Gas
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a Senate bill to raise money for the underfunded and understaffed Office of Oil and Gas, which is responsible […]
State brewers concerned over impact of governor’s tax plan
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice wants to phase out personal income taxes in West Virginia through HB 2027, but breweries are concerned over how the bill would […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, March 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, March 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday was the last […]
