Relating to eligibility to register to vote [HB-2669]
The purpose of this bill is to change the qualification for voter registration from legal residency to that of legal domicile to register persons where permanently resident rather than temporarily resident.
HB-2669: Relating to eligibility to register to vote
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/22/2017
HB-2704: Prohibiting persons convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust from holding certification or license valid in public schools
Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Cooper
Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017
You have voted HB-2704: Prohibiting persons convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust from holding certification or license valid in public schools.
Authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education [HB-2706]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program, Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence (PROMISE), Research Trust Fund Program, and Annual Reauthorization of Degree-Granting Institutions and to authorize legislative rules for the Council for Community and Technical College Education regarding the Annual Reauthorization of Degree-Granting Institutions, and Business, Occupational and Trade Schools.Â
Educational Savings Account Program [HB-2689]
The purpose of this bill is to enact an educational savings account program; providing a short title and definitions; qualifying for an educational savings account; amount of the account; responsibilities of the Treasurer; eligibility requirements for participating entities; responsibilities of resident school districts; and legal proceedings.
HB-2689: Educational Savings Account Program
Sponsored by: Rep. Saira Blair
Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2017
Relating to crossbow hunting [HB-2696]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the use of a crossbow for hunting big game requires additional licenses, stamps or permits (with exception of buck firearms season) with a Class A hunting and trapping license. The bill permits crossbow hunting with Class RB, Class RRB, and Class UU licenses and with a Class BG stamp.
HB-2696: Relating to crossbow hunting
Sponsored by: Rep. Shirley Love
Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 03/07/2017