CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The House convened today to pass seven bills. House Bill 2060 was postponed one day.
Senate Bill 456 defines “male,” “female,” and “biological sex” throughout the West Virginia Code. It defines single-sex spaces.
Senate Bill 490 prohibits ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.
House Bill 2129, the Parents Bill of Rights, states that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and medical care of their children and that the government cannot infringe upon those rights. There are limitations to prevent child abuse and other unlawful actions of the parent. The bill allows any parent who feels their rights have been violated to bring an action for injunctive relief against a person violating the article.
House Bill 2560 creates Infrastructure Ready Jurisdictions, by incentivizing municipalities to not have additional permitting requirements, other than those found in state code.
House Bill 2678 allows private schools to request a Division of Highways designation of a school zone.
House Bill 2942 extends the sunset date for the WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Design-Build Pilot Program to December 31, 2027.
House Bill 2943 extends the sunset date for the hazardous waste management fee to June 30, 2030
On Second Reading, House Bill 2054 was postponed one day. Senate Bill 240 was amended. The remaining bills advanced without amendment.
Senate Bill 240 creates a felony for those engaging or threatening to engage in sexual extortion. The bill outlines penalties. The bill was amended to include others living in the home with the victim other than the child or spouse.
Resolutions introduced today can be found here.
Bills introduced can be found here.
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2025.
