Author: LWVW of WV
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Make Some Noise: OPPOSE SB 352 and SB 841 as they reach House floor for vote
SB 352 modifies the West Virginia abortion ban. Prior to a legal, medically necessary abortion, this bill mandates specific elements of informed consent, including information about medical risks and alternative care options. Physicians have expressed concern that this bill will introduce scientifically inaccurate information into the informed consent process. SB 841 changes the structure of […]
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Update: Still time to Make Some Noise on HB 4016
So many bad bills, the House Judiciary couldn’t get through them all on Monday. So … still time to MAKE SOME NOISE and let your Legislators know that HB 4016 is a bad bill. Expect it to be back on the Judiciary agenda Wednesday, Jan 24. See Lyn’s email below for contact information. You can […]
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LWVWV Updates: 2024 Legislative Session, LWV Wood County Disbandment
The WV Legislature is session—and so is the League! First, many thanks to the League members who joined us on January 4 for the briefing on our Legislative Scorecard project, and *our priorities for the legislative session <lwvwv.org/2024/01/04/lwvwv-2024-program-policy-priorities/>*. It was a terrific turnout. You may view the hour long session *here* . The Legislature began […]