To establish the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame
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HB 4406 — To establish the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame
Last action — Chapter 285, Acts, Regular Session, 2022
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2022. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 66 removedPlain-language change summary
The proposed amendment to Bill HB 4406 changes the eligibility criteria for applicants by lowering the required duration of service from "25 years or more" to "10 years or a majority of their lives." This adjustment allows more individuals to qualify for the benefits outlined in the bill, making it more accessible. Additionally, it expands the types of documentation that can be submitted to include not just the DD214 form, but also other Department of Defense records and relevant archive records. These changes matter because they broaden the scope of who can receive aid and make the application process easier for eligible applicants.
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ARTICLEOn 5.page 1, section 1, line 9, after the word “application” by inserting a comma;
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§9A-5-1.“and/or other supporting Department of Defense personnel records, or national or state archive records,”.
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(a)(1) The secretary shall create a West Virginia Military Hall of Fame with the mission to honor veterans of West Virginia who have distinguished themselves on the field of battle and who have also made significant contributions to the state or their communities following their military service.
The honorees must:
(A) Have been honorably discharged or separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States and be of good moral character;
and (B) Be natural born citizens of West Virginia;
or (C) Entered into or have been discharged from the Armed Forces in West Virginia;
or (D) Have resided in West Virginia for at least 8 years.
(2) Nominations shall include a nomination form approved by the secretary, a DD214 or other supporting Department of Defense personnel records, or national or state archive records substantiating the nominee’s military service, and a copy of any citation received, including any supporting documentation.
(b) In order to be considered, a nominee must have been awarded any of the following during his or her time in service:
(1) Medal of Honor;
(2) Army Distinguished Service Cross;
(3) Navy Cross;
(4) Air Force Cross;
(5) Coast Guard Cross;
(6) Silver Star;
(7) Distinguished Flying Cross;
(8) Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device;
(9) Air Medal with “V” Device;
(10) Commendation Medal With “V” Device;
(11) Joint Service Achievement Medal With “V” Device;
or (12) Purple Heart.
(c) There shall be created the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame Board consisting of seven members who shall be residents of this state and who have served in and been honorably discharged or separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States. In addition to the seven members of the board, the secretary shall be an ex officio member and shall serve as its chair.
(d) Where feasible, members of the board shall be veterans who are active in the veteran community, with consideration given to ensure a diverse representation of service branches in board membership.
Additionally, no more than four members shall be from the same congressional district.
(e) The secretary shall promulgate rules for legislative approval in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq.
of this code to implement the purpose and mission of the Military Hall of Fame.
Adopted Rejected
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Action History
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Chapter 285, Acts, Regular Session, 2022
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Approved by Governor 3/30/22
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To Governor 3/17/22
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Approved by Governor 3/30/22 - House Journal
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Approved by Governor 3/30/2022 - Senate Journal
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To Governor 3/17/22 - House Journal
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To Governor 3/17/2022 - Senate Journal
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House Message received
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Completed legislative action
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Communicated to Senate
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House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 442)
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House received Senate message
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Senate requests House to concur
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Passed Senate (Roll No. 358)
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Read 3rd time
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Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 357)
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Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Read 2nd time
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On 2nd reading
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Read 1st time
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On 1st reading
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2nd reference dispensed
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Reported do pass, with amendment, but first to Government Organization
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To Military
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To Military then Government Organization
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Introduced in Senate
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Communicated to Senate
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Passed House (Roll No. 171)
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Read 3rd time
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Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
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Read 2nd time
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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Read 1st time
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On 1st reading, Special Calendar
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By substitute, do pass
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To House Government Organization
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Do pass, but first to Government Organization
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To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
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Introduced in House
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To Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security then Government Organization
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Filed for introduction
Sponsors
- Mandt · Cosponsor
- Linville · Cosponsor
- Reynolds · Cosponsor
- Pat McGeehan · Cosponsor
- Christopher W. Toney · Cosponsor
- William Anderson · Cosponsor
- Trenton Barnhart · Cosponsor
- Longanacre · Cosponsor
- Roy Cooper · Cosponsor
- Conley · Primary
- Betsy Kelly · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Conley
Co-sponsors (10)
- Mandt
- Linville
- Reynolds
- Pat McGeehan Republican
- Christopher W. Toney Republican
- William Anderson Republican
- Trenton Barnhart Republican
- Longanacre
- Roy Cooper Republican
- Betsy Kelly Republican
Not signed on (141)
141 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 141 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| LINDSAY | — | Yea |
| STOLLINGS | — | Yea |
| BALDWIN | — | Yea |
| MARONEY | — | Yea |
| STOVER | — | Yea |
| BEACH | — | Not Voting |
| MARTIN | — | Yea |
| SWOPE | — | Not Voting |
| BOLEY | — | Yea |
| MAYNARD | — | Yea |
| SYPOLT | — | Yea |
| BROWN | — | Yea |
| NELSON | — | Yea |
| CAPUTO | — | Yea |
| PHILLIPS | — | Yea |
| PLYMALE | — | Yea |
| TRUMP | — | Yea |
| GEFFERT | — | Yea |
| ROMANO | — | Yea |
| JEFFRIES | — | Yea |
| SMITH | — | Yea |
| MR PRESIDENT | — | Yea |
| KARNES | — | Yea |
| Mike Woelfel | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tom Takubo | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 4406?
- HB 4406 is sponsored by Mandt, Linville, Reynolds, Pat McGeehan (Republican), Christopher W. Toney (Republican), William Anderson (Republican), Trenton Barnhart (Republican), Longanacre, Roy Cooper (Republican), Conley, and Betsy Kelly (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 4406?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 4406?
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