Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation [HB-4281]
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-4281: Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Filed For Introduction on 01/24/2018
Requiring contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall [HB-4288]
The purpose of this bill is to require contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall. The bill relieves the person who has hired the contractor from submitting the same information twice. The bill requires the State Fire Commission and the State Fire Marshall to create forms and to provide them to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board for contractors to use.
HB-4288: Requiring contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Brewer
Filed For Introduction on 01/24/2018
You have voted HB-4288: Requiring contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall.
HB-4314: Providing that paralegals and analysts who have been certified by a national association and who have been employed by the Legislature for two years are certified paralegals
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Eldridge
Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2018
You have voted HB-4314: Providing that paralegals and analysts who have been certified by a national association and who have been employed by the Legislature for two years are certified paralegals.
You have voted HB-4323: Relating to non-renewal of any certificate, license, registration, to any person who is delinquent in the payment of state or local taxes.
Relating to the Consumer Credit and Protection Act [HB-4418]
The purpose of this bill is to declare that the provisions of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act apply to general leases, landlords, tenants and residential rental fees a landlord may charge a general lease of residential real property. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals held to the contrary in the case of Morrisey v Copper Beech Townhouses, 806 S.E. 2d 172 (W.Va. Oct. 12, 2017), citing, basically, the absence of specific legislative intent that this Act apply to general leases of residential real property.
HB-4418: Relating to the Consumer Credit and Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2018
Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority [HB-4431]
The purpose of this to establish the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority. The bill provides a statement of legislative purpose and findings. The bill provides definitions. The bill establishes the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority. The bill provides for a method of appointment to the board of the authority. The bill prescribes the terms of appointment. The bill describes the powers and duties of the authority. The bill limits the liability of landowners. The bill sets forth purchasing and bidding procedures. The bill provides
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HB-4431: Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Senate Refused To Concur; Requested House Recede(voice Vote) on 03/10/2018
You have voted HB-4466: Expanding the amount of PROMISE scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
You have voted HB-4505: Establishing a special memorial day to be known as Juneteenth honoring human rights and the end of slavery in the United States.