Rep. Samantha Brown
Stats
District HD-065
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 23
Sponsored Legislation
West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Reinstating the film tax credits [HB-2569]
[Film Production ]
[Taxes ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Economic Development ]
The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the film tax credits removed by the Legislature in 2018 by the passage of Enrolled Senate Bill 263.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chad Lovejoy
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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Prohibiting provisions within settlement agreements that prevent the disclosure of factual information related to a claim filed in a civil action [HB-3011]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit provisions within settlement agreements that prevent the disclosure of factual information related to a claim filed in a civil action or a complaint filed in an administrative action, regarding: (1) Sexual assaults; (2) acts of sexual harassment; (3) acts of discrimination and harassment, retaliation or failure to prevent an act of harassment based on sex in the workplace; and (4) acts of discrimination and harassment, or retaliation based on sex in violation of the West Virginia Fair Housing Act. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Relating to payment for the construction of any expanded or upgraded public service district facilities in certain circumstances [HB-2573]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to require new commercial and industrial customers to pay for the construction of any expanded or upgraded public service district facilities if the district’s present facilities are insufficient to serve the needs of that commercial or industrial consumer. The bill prohibits any costs being passed on to present consumers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Relating to required notices for air quality permits prior to the permit being granted [HB-2556]
[Air Quality ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to require specific forms of notice to the public before an air quality permit may be issued.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Permitting third party ownership of on-site renewable and alternative generating facilities [HB-2911]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit third-party ownership of on-site renewable and alternative generating facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Redistricting of the Senate into 16 two-member senatorial districts and redistricting the House into 96 single member districts [HB-2705]
[Elections ]
The purpose of this bill is to create 16 two-member senatorial districts and 96Â single-member delegate districts based on the 2010 census and implemented during the 2020 elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Allen Evans
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation [HB-3124]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Disabilities ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on disability gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill provides that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions except in certain situations. The bill provides for sentencing alternatives for persons convicted of violations. And, the amendments to this section are to be known as “Angel’s Law”.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
The Young Professional Tax Credits [HB-3009]
[Student Loans ]
[Taxes ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to create “The Young Professional Tax Credits” for student loans. The bill provides that the credit applies to college graduates from ages 18 to 40 or until the student loan is repaid. The bill also provides for a refundable child care credit.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Hornbuckle
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Health Care Choice Act [HB-2656]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the Health Care Choice Act authorizing insurers from other states to engage in the business of health insurance in West Virginia with the written approval of the Insurance Commissioner and subject to qualifications and other requirements determined by the Insurance Commissioner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kayla Kessinger
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020
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West Virginia 2020 Regular Session
Requiring public hearing for applicant for air quality permit relating to facility of certain investment value [HB-2711]
[Air Quality ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to require public hearings on air quality permits for large facilities, in the county where the facility is to be located.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2020