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WV HR1

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roger Hanshaw

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 32 to allow the Speaker to recognize members by name when they address the Chair, while maintaining the prohibition on members designating each other by name during debate
  • Modifies Rules 82 and 83 to clarify that motions to discharge committees may be tabled, and corrects grammatical errors (changing "not" to "no" and "oat" to "oath")
  • Expands Rule 91a to exempt bills originating in House standing or select committees from the 35-day introduction deadline, in addition to supplementary appropriation bills
  • Relocates procedural language regarding Senate amendment concurrence from Rule 125 to Rule 122, consolidating rules on agreeing to Senate amendments
  • Updates Rule 130 to change the designated repository for official House Journal copies from "Department of Archives and History" to "Archives and History Section, Department of Commerce"

Legislative Description

Relating to recognition and decorum; amending rule 82, discharging a bill; amending House Rule 83, relating to committee meetings

Last Action

Completed legislative action

1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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