West Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 649 — Authorizing Berkeley County Council to change its name to Berkeley County Commission

Last action — Chapter 332, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 649 add a provision that allows the Berkeley County Council to officially change its name to the Berkeley County Commission. This change is significant because it helps clarify the governing body's title, potentially improving public understanding and engagement with local government. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after its passage, ensuring that the name change can be implemented smoothly.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 649 B YSENATORS BLAIR(MR.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 649 By Senators Blair (Mr.
RESIDENT), RUMP, UCKER , AND BARRETT [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
President), Trump, Rucker, and Barrett [Passed March 09, 2023;
reported on February 22, 2023] CS for SB 649 A BILL to amend chapter 232, Acts of the Legislature, Regular Session 2008, by adding thereto a new section designated section six, relating to authorizing the Berkeley County Council to change its name to the Berkeley County Commission;
in effect 90 days from passage] Enr CS for SB 649 AN ACT to amend chapter 232, Acts of the Legislature, Regular Session 2008, by adding thereto a new section designated section six, relating to authorizing the Berkeley County Council to change its name to the Berkeley County Commission;
BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION §6.
BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION.
§6.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 332, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

  2. Approved by Governor 3/29/23

  3. To Governor 3/16/2023

  4. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 3/29/23 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 3/16/2023 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 3/16/2023 - Senate Journal

  8. House Message received

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to Senate

  11. Passed House (Roll No. 609)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  16. Read 1st time

  17. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  18. Do pass

  19. To House Government Organization

  20. To Government Organization

  21. Introduced in House

  22. Ordered to House

  23. Passed Senate (Roll No. 264)

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. On 3rd reading

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 2nd reading

  28. Read 1st time

  29. Immediate consideration

  30. Committee substitute reported

  31. To Government Organization

  32. Introduced in Senate

  33. To Government Organization

  34. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Blair

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 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 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16000
Unaffiliated 17000
Democrat 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Yea
MARTIN — Yea
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
CAPUTO — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
HAMILTON — Yea
HUNT — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 649?
SB 649 is sponsored by Blair, Trump, Patricia Rucker (Republican), and Jason Barrett (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 649?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2023. Enacted.
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