By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony conditionally supporting HB-2945 Relating to the sex offender registration act. Abstract— CONDITIONAL SUPPORT to HB 2945 Relating to the sex offender registration act West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (NARSOL)…
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WVRSOL Opposes HB-2443 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2443 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside. OPPOSITION Response to HB 2443 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside. February 17, 2025 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National…
Read MoreWVRSOL Opposes HB-2366 Creating a domestic violence registry
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2366 Creating a domestic violence registry OPPOSITION Response to HB 2366 Creating a domestic violence registry February 15, 2025 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual…
Read MoreWVRSOL Opposes HB-2207 To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2207 To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served OPPOSITION Response to HB 2207 To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served February 15, 2025 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia…
Read MoreWVRSOL Opposes HB-2199 Increasing and creating penalties sexual offenses
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2199 Increasing and creating penalties sexual offenses OPPOSITION Response to HB 2199 Increasing and creating penalties sexual offenses February 15, 2025 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for…
Read MoreWVRSOL Opposes HB-2088 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2088 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events OPPOSITION Response to HB 2088 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events. February 1, 2023 House Education and Judiciary Committees: West Virginians…
Read MoreThe Regular Session of the WV 2025 Legislative Cycle has Started
By Philip . . . Regular Session of the WV 2025 Legislative Cycle has Started. The 2025 regular legislative session started 2-8/2025, with today, 2-12-2025, being the first day of the session and introduction of bills in the House and Senate. Important Dates – House/Senate First day of the session: 2-12-2025 Last day to introduce House bills: 3-18-2025 / 3-24-2025…
Read MoreThe Regular Session of the WV 2024 Legislative Cycle has Ended
By Philip . . . Regular Session of the WV 2024 Legislative Cycle has Ended The 2024 regular legislative session ended on Saturday, 9 March. Overall, it was a good, not great, session. No significant additions, restrictions, etc., passed; however, none were improved or abated. Here is a macro summary: House 0 of 8 bills we opposed passed. 0 of…
Read MoreHB5345 Amended on House Floor to Include HB5502 Elements thus Bypassing the House Judiciary Committee
UPDATE – 2/27/2024 By Philip… the HB5345 amendment, which brought in all of Delegate Young’s HB5502 registry revisions, was withdrawn, and the original committee substitute bill, which updates and strengthens WV §15-12 by clearly codifying how those citizens required to register who have no permanent residence can satisfy their legal obligation passed and was sent to the Senate where it…
Read MoreWVRSOL Conditionally Supports HB-5502 Relating to the sex offender registration act
By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in conditional support to HB-5502 5356 Relating to the sex offender registration act. CONDITIONAL SUPPORT Response to HB 5502 Relating to the sex offender registration act February 20, 2024 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of…
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