Livable Home Tax Credit [HB-2344]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for modifications to homes made more accessible for an elderly person or a person with a disability.
HB-2344: Livable Home Tax Credit
Sponsored by: Rep. Chad Lovejoy
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2019
Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation [HB-2349]
The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation”.
HB-2349: Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2019
Providing school days to register and transport students to vote [HB-2395]
The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide days prior to early voting during primary, general and special elections for registering eligible students to vote and for the transportation of registered students to appropriate voting places during early voting periods.
HB-2395: Providing school days to register and transport students to vote
Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Rowe
Filed For Introduction on 01/14/2019
Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority [HB-2420]
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-2420: Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Referred To Rules On 2nd Reading on 03/07/2019
You have voted HB-2426: Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction.
Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship Act [HB-2451]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a merit-based Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship program to provide tuition and fee payments for certain qualified students to participate in community and technical college education programs at state community and technical colleges or state public career and technical education centers. High school students and adults can qualify with a 2.5 grade point average or a work plan or a recommendation letter from a principal or guidance counselor with any special remedial services specified in the letter. No
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HB-2451: Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Rowe
Filed For Introduction on 01/16/2019