Relating to the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database [HB-4293]
The purpose of this bill is to require prescriptions for opioid antagonists to be logged into the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program and to impose penalties and fines for failure to register for and access the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program as required by code.
HB-4293: Relating to the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/20/2016
Increasing penalties for teachers who commit sexual offenses against children [HB-4291]
The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for teachers who sexually abuse children with whom they hold positions of trust. The bill also provides that teachers convicted of sexually abusing children with whom they hold positions of trust are banned from being employed in any capacity in any educational, training, vocational, day care, group home, foster care program or rehabilitation facility in the state.
HB-4291: Increasing penalties for teachers who commit sexual offenses against children
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
To Education on 02/18/2016
HB-4260: Providing private educational facilities authority to determine whether, and under what circumstances, to permit deadly weapons on school premises through written policies
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
Filed For Introduction on 01/25/2016
You have voted HB-4260: Providing private educational facilities authority to determine whether, and under what circumstances, to permit deadly weapons on school premises through written policies.
Relating to substance abuse [HB-4258]
The purpose of this bill is to address substance abuse and facilitate the reduction thereof; mandating the governor’s committee on crime, delinquency and correction on reforms to conduct a study of state drug sentencing laws; requiring the committee to coordinate school education program with law-enforcement officers; authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate rules regulating the exchange of syringes, and providing immunity for certain actions relating thereto; directing the state board of education to requiring each county board to provide
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HB-4258: Relating to substance abuse
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 01/25/2016
Relating generally to workers’ compensation [HB-4254]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that unenforceable waivers may not be offered by employers. The bill provides that policies that offer no coverage are against public policy. The bill establishes misdemeanor penalties.
HB-4254: Relating generally to workers’ compensation
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler
Filed For Introduction on 01/25/2016
Relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act [HB-4240]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties and mandatory minimum sentences for drug traffickers bringing drugs into the state and for distributing drugs. The enhanced penalties apply to those individuals previously been convicted of a drug offense and who are in possession of a certain threshold of drugs at the time of the arrest.
HB-4240: Relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
To Judiciary on 03/02/2016
Relating to sanctions for recipients of benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program [HB-4178]
The purpose of this bill is to provide sanctions for recipients of benefits from the temporary assistance for needy families program through temporary suspensions of benefits when they are convicted of misdemeanor theft offenses of shoplifting or petit larceny. The bill provides definitions. It establishes administrative review of decisions to deny benefits. The bill also provides a mechanism for dependent children to receive benefits if a parent is deemed ineligible. It authorizes rulemaking, providing penalties and allows for exceptions to
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HB-4178: Relating to sanctions for recipients of benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Frich
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2016
Permitting the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to participate in the addiction treatment pilot program [HB-4176]
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to participate in the pilot program. It also includes the Director of the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority and The Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety in the list of recipients of the report required from the Department of Health and Human Resources.
HB-4176: Permitting the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to participate in the addiction treatment pilot program
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington
Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2016 on 05/13/2016
HR-114: Requests local representatives of the city-parish of Lafayette to meet and develop policy recommendations aimed at reducing crime in the northern portion of the city of Lafayette
Sponsored by: Rep. Vincent Pierre
Taken By The Clerk Of The House And Presented To The Secretary Of State In Accordance With The Rules Of The House. on 05/29/2015
You have voted HR-114: Requests local representatives of the city-parish of Lafayette to meet and develop policy recommendations aimed at reducing crime in the northern portion of the city of Lafayette.
HCR-124: Requests that the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory be named in honor of Charles Rex Scott
Sponsored by: Rep. Kenny Cox
Taken By The Clerk Of The House And Presented To The Secretary Of State In Accordance With The Rules Of The House. on 06/15/2015