West Virginia 2023 First Special Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 1006 — Updating temporary identification cards for released inmates

Last action — Chapter 26, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2023

  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 August 06, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill clarifies that released inmates will receive a temporary identification card at no cost starting no earlier than seven days before their release, and this card will now be valid for 180 days instead of 90 days. Additionally, it requires the Division of Corrections to assist inmates in obtaining essential documents, such as a birth certificate and Social Security card, if they request help more than 30 days after their release, rather than the previous timeframe of seven days. These changes aim to improve the transition process for former inmates, helping them access important services and reintegrate into society more effectively.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE First Extraordinary Session Engrossed Senate Bill 1006 By Senators Blair (Mr.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE First Extraordinary Session Enrolled Senate Bill 1006 By Senators Blair (Mr.
President) and Woelfel [By Request of the Executive] [Introduced August 6, 2023] Eng SB 1006 A Bill to amend and reenact §17B-2-1c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to temporary identification cards for released inmates;
President) and Woelfel [By Request of the Executive] [Passed August 8, 2023;
in effect from passage] Enr SB 1006 AN ACT to amend and reenact §17B-2-1c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to temporary identification cards for released inmates;
(a) The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is authorized to issue a temporary identification card to an eligible inmate at no cost, no more earlier than seven days prior to the inmate’s release from the division’s custody.
(a) The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is authorized to issue a temporary identification card to an eligible inmate at no cost, no earlier than seven days prior to the inmate’s release from the division’s custody.
An identification card issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for 90 180 days after the date of issuance.
An identification card issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for 180 days after the date of issuance.
1 1 Eng SB 1006 (3) The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Division of Motor Vehicles, shall develop a policy to permit the sharing of released inmates’ Social Security numbers for the limited purposes of this section, and shall obtain any necessary written authorization from an inmate prior to the inmate’s release from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody.
1 1 Enr SB 1006 (3) The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Division of Motor Vehicles, shall develop a policy to permit the sharing of released inmates’ Social Security numbers for the limited purposes of this section, and shall obtain any necessary written authorization from an inmate prior to the inmate’s release from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody.
(d) An inmate is not eligible to receive an identification card pursuant to this section if the inmate is in possession of a valid West Virginia identification card or driver’s license, which expires more than seven 30 days after the inmate’s date of release from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody, or if the inmate is not a citizen of the United States.
(d) An inmate is not eligible to receive an identification card pursuant to this section if the inmate is in possession of a valid West Virginia identification card or driver’s license, which expires more than 30 days after the inmate’s date of release from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody, or if the inmate is not a citizen of the United States.
(f) During the six months preceding an inmate’s release date from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody, the division shall make efforts to assist the inmate to obtain a certified copy of the inmate’s birth certificate, a Social Security card, and a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.
(f) During the six months preceding an inmate’s release date from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody, the division shall assist the inmate to obtain a certified copy of the inmate’s birth certificate, a Social Security card, and a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 26, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2023

  2. Approved by Governor 8/14/23

  3. To Governor 8/9/23

  4. Approved by Governor 8/14/23 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 8/14/23 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 8/9/23 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 8/9/23 - Senate Journal

  8. House Message received

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. House Message received

  11. Communicated to Senate

  12. Effective from passage (Roll No. 883)

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 882)

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. Read 2nd time

  16. Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 881)

  17. Read 1st time

  18. Immediate consideration

  19. Reference dispensed

  20. Introduced in House

  21. Ordered to House

  22. Effective from passage (Roll No. 70)

  23. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 70)

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 69)

  26. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. Immediate consideration

  29. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

  30. Referred to Judiciary on 2nd reading

  31. On 2nd reading

  32. Read 1st time

  33. Immediate consideration

  34. Committee reference dispensed

  35. Introduced in Senate

  36. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Blair

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (150)

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Votes

Passage

Passed 31 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15001
Unaffiliated 15101
Democrat 1000
Total 31102
% of votes cast 91%3%0%6%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Yea
MARTIN — Not Voting
STUART — Nay
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 Not Voting
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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1006?
SB 1006 is sponsored by Mike Woelfel (Democrat) and Blair.
What is the current status of SB 1006?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 06, 2023. Enacted.
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