Christopher Marshall

2 months ago | blog.wvlegislature.gov | Christopher Marshall

The Senate again passed a bill on Thursday that would establish the Legislature’s ultimate authority over the state’s educational rules, mandating that newly created rules be submitted for legislative review, approval, amendment or rejection. House Bill 2755 would require the state board of education to submit newly promulgated rules to the Legislature through the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.

2 months ago | blog.wvlegislature.gov | Christopher Marshall

The Senate reconsidered and made changes to a bill vetoed by Governor Patrick Morrisey during Thursday’s floor session. Senate Bill 369 would authorize several West Virginia boards and agencies to establish rules. In his veto message, Governor Morrisey outlined three objections to the bill involving  pharmacies, respiratory care and elections. The first was a “a technical flaw” in proposed changes in the licensure and regulation of pharmacies.

Mar 28, 2025 | blog.wvlegislature.gov | Christopher Marshall

The Senate passed a bill on Friday to give state mine inspectors a pay raise. Senate Bill 708 would provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise. It was discussed on the floor that these professionals have not had a raise in pay since 2011. The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration. The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, March 29, at 10 a.m.Afternoon Meetings:Education at 1:15 p.m. in 451MFinance at 3 p.m. in 451MJudiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W

Mar 26, 2025 | blog.wvlegislature.gov | Christopher Marshall

The Senate passed bills on Tuesday to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies in West Virginia, as well as to give the Legislature ultimate authority over state board of education policies. Senate Bill 474 introduced at the request of the Governor, would ban concepts in state government and academia connected to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Mar 20, 2025 | blog.wvlegislature.gov | Christopher Marshall

The Senate passed a bill on Thursday that aimed at enhancing security on public school grounds by establishing the West Virginia Guardian Program. Senate Bill 450 would address growing concerns over school safety by allowing the hiring of retired law enforcement and safety officials, know as”West Virginia guardians,” to provide security services in public schools.