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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Establishing that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits [HB-2544]
The purpose of this bill is to establish that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug alcohol test required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2017
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Allowing replacement costs of employer provided property to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the property is not returned [HB-2546]
The purpose of this bill is to allow uniform costs to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the uniform is not returned.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Fast
Senate Requests House To Concur on 04/07/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to autocycles [HB-2576]
The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for autocycles which are enclosed motorcycles that are equipped with safety belts, airbags, a roll bar, a windshield, wipers, a steering wheel and equipment otherwise required on a motorcycle, and which have no more than three wheels in contact with the roadway at any one time. A person may operate an autocycle with a valid driver's license and is exempt from the motorcycle examination, licensing and endorsement requirements set forth in article two, chapter seventeen-b of this code. The bill would
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Barrett
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction [HB-2578]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting "as is" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of "as is" sales; to clarify that "as is" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk
Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act [HB-2554]
The purpose of this bill is to transfer the West Virginia Contractor Act from administration and regulation by the Division of Labor to regulation under the provisions of professions and occupations in chapter thirty of this code. The bill retains the short title and declaration of policy with definitions of the existing act. It continues the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board, composition, terms, qualifications and appointment, together with administrative duties of board and legislative rules, without the Division of Labor. The bill retains
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
To Government Organization on 03/11/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to limitations on the use of wages and agency shop fees by employers and labor organization for political activities [HB-2583]
The purpose of this bill is to protect an employee’s wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities without the express, written authorization of the employee. The bill makes clear that it is unlawful for any person to coerce or intimidate any employee into making a political contribution or engaging in political activities. The bill also makes it an unfair labor practice for any labor organization to use agency shop fees paid for by nonmembers for contributions or expenditures to influence an election without the authorization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Increasing the penalties for transporting controlled substances [HB-2579]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for transportation of narcotics and certain controlled substances into the state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Arvon
Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Allowing state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state [HB-2613]
The purpose of this bill is to allow state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Miller
Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Removing restrictions for hunting or trapping on private lands on Sundays [HB-2642]
The purpose of this bill is to allow hunting and trapping on private lands throughout the state on Sundays.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Permitting a corporation to be represented by an officer of that corporation [HB-2629]
The purpose of this bill is to permit a corporation to be represented by an officer of that corporation who shall have all the rights and privileges given an individual to represent, plead, and try a case without an attorney.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips
Filed For Introduction on 02/21/2017