Author: Julie Archer
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League of Women Voters Releases 2024 WV Legislative Scorecard
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its Legislative Scorecard for the 2024 West Virginia legislative session. This scorecard compiles the votes of all senators and delegates on 26 bills that became law. These 26 laws are significant to the LWVWV because they directly relate to key LWVWV priorities in four policy areas: strengthening democracy, safeguarding equal rights, protecting children and families, and creating a sustainable future.
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OPPOSE HB 5159 – Weakens Child Labor Laws
HB 5159 passed the House on Feb 20 and is on Senate Workforce Committee agenda today. It will likely go to Senate Judiciary after that. Contact your Senators and tell them to OPPOSE this bill, OPPOSE weakening of child labor laws in West Virginia. HB 5159 would permit a child aged 14 or 15 years […]
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OPPOSE HB 5297 in House — ACT NOW to Protect Gender-Affirming Care
OPPOSE HB 5297 taking gender-affirming care away from minors. Set for House vote Wednesday. HB 5297 is an all-out ban on medically-necessary gender-affirming care for minors. HB 5297 would remove the ability of doctors to prescribe medications for minors at risk of harming or killing themselves as they struggle with gender identity. Such medical intervention […]