The West Virginia State Capitol has seen a flurry of legislative activity this session, with thousands of bills introduced. However, according to Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, many of these bills do not effectively address the needs of the people in the state. Delegates recently passed five House bills, including one aimed at improving the teacher to student ratio in public school classrooms. Governor Morrisey has only signed three bills so far, with two more awaiting his signature.
Concerns have been raised by a coalition that budgets could result in pay cuts for thousands of EMS workers in West Virginia. Among the bills recently passed is a ban on ranked choice voting, as well as a bill that prohibits the use of seven food dyes in certain products sold in schools and grocery stores. Lawmakers are also planning to tackle child welfare reform, with a focus on passing incremental steps to address the crisis in the foster care system. Additionally, there are plans to address issues such as drinking water quality standards in the state.
Republican Delegate Evan Worrell of Cabell County emphasized the importance of passing legislation that will have a positive impact on the state’s residents. The last day to introduce new bills is fast approaching, and lawmakers are gearing up to address a variety of issues in the coming weeks.
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