'A great first session together': West Virginia lawmakers look back on legislative work

'A great first session together': West Virginia lawmakers look back on legislative work

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session as Saturday turned into Sunday. “I think we had a great first session together, the Senate body and the governor," said Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette). "We’re behind him all the way. We’re going to support his agenda. I think it lines up with what’s best for West Virginia. I’m excited to be a part of this team over the next four years to work with Governor Morrisey…

West Virginia Governor Signs Bill Protecting Parental Rights

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law, protecting parent’s fundamental right to guide the upbringing, education and health care of their children. The West Virginia Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.B. 2129) reiterates the rights that parents have, including: The right to direct the education and care of his or her minor child. The right to direct the upbringing and the moral or religious training of his…

A look at bills that crossed the legislative finish line - Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN – The 2025 legislative session wrapped up at midnight Saturday, and a number of bills we followed along the way completed their journeys. Most prominent among […] The post A look at bills that crossed the legislative finish line appeared first on Dominion Post.

West Virginia’s legislative session ends with few of Morrisey’s priorities headed to his desk

West Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session Saturday, completing action on 247 of the 2,460 bills that were introduced over 60 days.

Morrisey issues statement on the passage of microgrids legislation

Today, the West Virginia Legislature passed HB 2014, the Power Generation and Consumption Act. In response, Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement:

State's legislative session ends with few of Morrisey’s priorities headed to his desk

West Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session Saturday, April 12, 2025, completing action on 247 of the 2,460 bills that were introduced over 60 days. Overall, the 2025 legislative session was marked by party disagreements within the GOP supermajority as well as tension between lawmakers and Gov. Patrick Morrisey.