West Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 433 — Relating to municipal fire departments

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 433 clarifies the authority of municipal fire marshals, specifically stating that they can assist law enforcement when requested. This change is important because it strengthens cooperation between fire departments and police, enhancing overall public safety during emergencies. Additionally, the updated language ensures that fire marshals have the proper oversight while working alongside law enforcement, ensuring accountability in their actions.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced Senate Bill 433 By Senator Nelson [Introduced January 19, 2022;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 433 By Senator Nelson [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
referred to the Committee on Government Organization;
reported on January 26, 2022]     A BILL to amend and reenact §8-15-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to municipal fire departments;
and then to the Committee on the Judiciary] A BILL to amend and reenact §8-15-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to municipal fire departments;
Provided, That the municipal fire marshal, or other person authorized to act under this subsection, shall at all times work under the direct supervision of the requesting officer, and (4) (5) file criminal complaints with the municipal court or other appropriate judicial officer in order to obtain a warrant for the arrest and initiate a criminal matter:
Provided, That the municipal fire marshal, or other person authorized to act under this subdivision, shall at all times work under the direct supervision of the requesting officer, and (4) (5) file criminal complaints with the municipal court or other appropriate judicial officer in order to obtain a warrant for the arrest and initiate a criminal matter:
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The purpose of this bill is to provide a municipal fire marshal with the authority to assist a law-enforcement officer when requested.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. To Judiciary

  2. Committee substitute reported, but first to Judiciary

  3. To Government Organization

  4. Introduced in Senate

  5. To Government Organization then Judiciary

  6. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Nelson · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Nelson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 433?
SB 433 is sponsored by Nelson.
What is the current status of SB 433?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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