Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation [HB-2748]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on 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 the “Justice Through Grace in Communities Act”.
HB-2748: Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 03/01/2017
Legalizing sport pool betting [HB-2751]
The purpose of this bill is to allow sports betting at West Virginia casinos; the state Lottery Commission is authorized to promulgate legislatives rule establishing sports betting and provides a legislative finding that federal government has no authority to prohibit sports betting in West Virginia; providing for a tax on bets and a special revenue account; and allowing incorporation of current laws and the promulgation of further requirements and fees for sports betting by legislative rule.
HB-2751: Legalizing sport pool betting
Sponsored by: Rep. Mick Bates
Filed For Introduction on 03/01/2017
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Equal Pay Act of 2017 [HB-2807]
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to be known as the “Equal Pay Act of 2017”; to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to make a condition of employment, or prohibit an employee from disclosing information about his or her wages, benefits, or other compensation, or sharing information regarding any other employee’s wages, benefits, or other compensation.
HB-2807: Equal Pay Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 03/06/2017