Of the over 2,500 bills introduced this past legislative session, only 279 became completed legislation. And of the 140-ish bills we were following, only about 16 of […]
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House passes ‘In God We Trust’ bill, making display of national motto mandatory in schools
Delegates passed a bill requiring “In God We Trust,” the national motto, to be displayed in school buildings. The bill passed on an 86-10 vote. Senate Bill […]
Senators pass bill to end ‘marital exemption’ in criminal sexual offenses
Senators have passed a bill intended to eliminate the “marital exemption” in criminal sexual offenses. Senate Bill 190 would remove a provision in criminal code where an […]
Only 1 protection for women in ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’
We previously opined on the so-called “Women’s Bill of Rights” — HB 5243 — that has absolutely nothing to do with women’s rights and everything to do […]
Where have all the good bills gone?
In a previous editorial, we referenced a number of “good” bills languishing in committee as the Legislature devotes its time to a variety of culture war and […]
Marital exemption loopholes that endanger children
When Monongalia County Prosecutor Perri Jo DeChristopher addressed legislators Monday and asked them to repeal language in West Virginia’s criminal code that allowed a marital exemption to […]
Remove marital exemption from sexual abuse law
It’s the year 2022, and somehow we are still equivocating over when sexual assault and/or abuse is acceptable. Monongalia County Prosecutor Perri Jo DeChristopher addressed legislators Monday […]
