West Virginia senators returned to the state capitol on a weekend for the first time this legislative session and passed a total of 21 bills on a variety of topics. Among the bills passed was the Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act, which allows for the involuntary treatment of individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Republican Senator Mike Stuart of Kanawha County emphasized the importance of the bill as a sign of hope for the people of West Virginia.
Additionally, the Troops to Teachers Program was created to make it easier for military veterans to enter the teaching profession. Republican Senator Tom Willis highlighted the wealth of talent among veterans that could help address the shortage of qualified teachers in the state’s public schools.
Another bill that garnered support aimed to improve West Virginia’s miles of short line railroad, with Republican Senator Robbie Morris emphasizing the positive impact it would have on industries like mining and manufacturing.
With exactly two weeks left in the legislative session, senators are working diligently to pass bills that address the state’s most pressing issues. The session is set to end at midnight on April 12th.
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