Relating to felony trespassing [HB-2567]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty of unlawful trespass into the home of another from a misdemeanor offense to a felony offense.
HB-2567: Relating to felony trespassing
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Dean
To Judiciary on 02/27/2023
Firearm Protection Act [HB-2067]
The purpose of this bill is to create the "Firearm Protection Act" that provides that any federal law effective after January 1, 2023, which attempts to ban semiautomatic firearms or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state is unenforceable in West Virginia. The bill also provides an effective date.
HB-2067: Firearm Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Caleb Hanna
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
Relating to the Campus Self Defense Act [HB-2633]
The purpose of this bill is to permit the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current license to carry a concealed deadly weapon; authorizing regulation or restriction on the carrying of concealed pistols or revolvers in certain circumstances or areas of an institution of higher education; eliminating authority of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education and the institutional boards of governors to restrict or regulate the carrying of concealed pistols or revolvers
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HB-2633: Relating to the Campus Self Defense Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Espinosa
Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2023
Ban sanctuary cities in West Virginia [HB-2386]
The purpose of this bill is to require all local entities of this state to enforce immigration laws. The bill provides for definitions. The bill protects the taxpayers of West Virginia by ensuring that municipalities and counties in West Virginia are immediately required to contact the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify where noncitizen residents are residing, so that the matter of their illegal status is resolved in the Courts. Finally, the bill prohibits discrimination while enforcing immigration laws and prohibiting
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HB-2386: Ban sanctuary cities in West Virginia
Sponsored by: Rep. Brandon Steele
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
Relating to vocational and technical education programs [HB-2034]
The purpose of this bill is to provide information to high school students regarding career and technical educational opportunities during and after high school, to create a career and technical education for middle school students, and to codify the Governor's Workforce Credential.
HB-2034: Relating to vocational and technical education programs
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Dean
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
Farm Direct Feed Sales Exemption [HB-2787]
The purpose of this bill is to; provide that persons engaged in selling products or commodities produced exclusively on their own farm are not distributors and are exempt from obtaining a Commercial Feed Distributor Permit West Virginia.
HB-2787: Farm Direct Feed Sales Exemption
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Dillon
Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/01/2023