MORGANTOWN — A routine Thursday House floor session, with no bills up for a vote, was unexpectedly enlivened with a protracted debate on the merits and hazards […]
West Virginia Legislature
House Gov Org OKs two resolutions inviting much of Virginia to join West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — It’s probably about as likely as the reunification of North and South Korea, or the Romulans and Vulcans, but two resolutions working their way through […]
Some bills introduced Jan. 15
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 15. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 473 and 474 deal with parental notice for […]
House approves abortion survivors protection bill 93-5
MORGANTOWN — Not unexpectedly, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act drew passionate, relatively lengthy debate before passing overwhelmingly 93-5. It was one of five bills up for […]
House Energy Committee revives two orphan gas well capping bills
MORGANTOWN — The House Energy Committee on Tuesday afternoon brought back to life two bills aimed at capping orphan gas wells around the state. One of them […]
Senate resolution recognizes shelter dogs and rescues as state dog
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate took a moment Tuesday morning to hug warm puppies. Later in the day, committees gave nods to a couple bills that passed […]
New House bills deal with booze, sex, drugs, tattoos and more
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 14. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Booze, tattoos, drugs, sex and schools – along with […]
House Judiciary approves candidate residency and homeless ID bills
MORGANTOWN — The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Tuesday morning to require all state, county and local political candidates to live in the district they seek […]
Hopefuls file for state and federal offices on first day
Monday marked the first day to file to run for office in the state of West Virginia. These candidates filed for federal and state office on Jan. […]
Booze resolution, pepper spray bill clear committees, head for floor votes
MORGANTOWN — A bill to allow people to carry pepper spray on the Capitol Complex grounds whizzed through Senate Judiciary Monday afternoon and is on its way […]
