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…
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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– 2/27/2024 By Philip… the HB5345 amendment, which brought in all of Delegate Young’s HB5502 registry revisions, was withdrawn, and the original committee substitute bill, which updates and strengthens WV §15-12 by clearly codifying how those citizens required to register who have no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…
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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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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB- 5356 Prohibiting registered sex offenders from utilizing school-based health centers. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5356 Prohibiting registered sex offenders from utilizing school-based health centers February 10, 2024 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4530 Creating a Domestic Violence Registry OPPOSITION Response to HB 4530 Creating a Domestic Violence Registry January 28, 2024 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 Offence…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4651 Increasing Penalties Sexual Offenses OPPOSITION Response to HB 4651 Increasing Penalties for Sexual Offenses January 28, 2024 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 Offence Laws…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4742 Relating to Dangerous Crimes Against Children OPPOSITION Response to HB 4742 Relating to Dangerous Crimes Against Children January 28, 2024 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…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4658 To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served OPPOSITION Response to HB 4658 To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served January 23, 2024 House Jails & Prisons Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4875 Eliminate the use of good time credit for certain sexual offenses OPPOSITION Response to HB 4875 Eliminate the use of good time credit for certain sexual offenses January 23, 2024 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4222 Relating generally to probation and parole OPPOSITION Response to HB 4222 Relating generally to probation and parole January 23, 2024 House Jails & Prisons Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association…
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