West Virginia 2021 Third Special Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 339 — Creating the Broadband Development Fund

Last action — Approved by Governor 10/22/21

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 15, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 339 clarifies the effective date for the Broadband Development Fund, stating it is in effect immediately upon passage as of October 20, 2021. Though the specific language about funding purposes, such as advancing line extension and developing existing networks, remains unchanged, the clear establishment of the fund’s availability right from its passage is significant. This change ensures that funding for broadband projects can start without delay, which is crucial for improving internet access in West Virginia.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature THIRD EXTRAORDINARY session ORIGINATING House Bill 339 By Delegates Espinosa, Linville, Rowan, Riley, Hott, Rohrbach, Ellington, Statler, D.
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature THIRD EXTRAORDINARY session ENROLLED House Bill 339 By Delegates Espinosa, Linville, Rowan, Riley, Hott, Rohrbach, Ellington, Statler, D.
Jeffries, Boggs, and Hornbuckle  [Originating in the Committee on Finance;
Jeffries, Boggs, and Hornbuckle  [Passed October 20, 2021;
reported on October 15, 2021]   A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §31G-1A-7, relating to creating the Broadband Development Fund;
in effect from passage.]   AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §31G-1A-7, relating to creating the Broadband Development Fund;
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The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue fund from which moneys may be expended for broadband development.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 10/22/21

  2. To Governor 10/22/21

  3. Approved by Governor 10-22-21 - Senate Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 10/22/21 - House Journal

  5. To Governor 10-22-21 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 10/22/21 - House Journal

  7. Completed legislative action

  8. Communicated to House

  9. Effective from passage (Roll No. 64)

  10. Passed Senate (Roll No. 64)

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 63)

  14. Read 1st time

  15. Committee reference dispensed

  16. Immediate consideration

  17. Introduced in Senate

  18. Communicated to Senate

  19. Effective from passage (Roll No. 843)

  20. Passed House (Roll No. 842)

  21. Read 3rd time

  22. Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 841)

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  25. Read 1st time

  26. Immediate consideration

  27. Do pass

  28. Originating in House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Espinosa

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9001
Unaffiliated 17006
Democrat 0001
Total 26008
% of votes cast 76%0%0%24%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
LINDSAY — Yea
STOLLINGS — Yea
BALDWIN — Yea
MARONEY — Not Voting
STOVER — Yea
BEACH — Not Voting
MARTIN — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
MAYNARD — Yea
SYPOLT — Yea
BROWN — Yea
NELSON — Not Voting
CAPUTO — Not Voting
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
GEFFERT — Yea
ROMANO — Not Voting
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Not Voting
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Not Voting
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Bill Hamilton Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Not Voting
Tom Takubo Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 339?
HB 339 is sponsored by Espinosa, Linville, Rowan, Clay Riley (Republican), John Paul Hott (Republican), Matthew Rohrbach (Republican), Joe Ellington (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Dean Jeffries (Republican), Boggs, and Sean Hornbuckle (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 339?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 15, 2021. Enacted.
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