West Virginia 2025 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2653 — Updating the West Virginia Law Institute

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    Introduced
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. Died in session

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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

9 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 2653 includes a few important changes. Specifically, it adds references to the dean of the West Virginia University College of Law and the Career Services at the same institution, which highlights their role in the legislative process. It also updates the language on compensation for services rendered and clarifies how reimbursements for these services will be handled. These adjustments aim to modernize the West Virginia Law Institute's provisions, making it easier for those involved to understand their roles and responsibilities.

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CS for HB 2653 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 2653 By Delegates Akers and Lewis [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 2653 By Delegates Akers and Lewis [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
reported on February 28, 2025.] CS for HB 2653 A BILL to amend and reenact §4-12-1, §4-12-2, §4-12-3, §4-12-4, §4-12-5, and §4-12-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to updating the West Virginia Law Institute.
reported on February 28, 2025.] Eng CS for HB 2653 A BILL to amend and reenact §4-12-1, §4-12-2, §4-12-3, §4-12-4, §4-12-5, and §4-12-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to updating the West Virginia Law Institute.
1 CS for HB 2653 (f) Render annual reports Submit a report to the Legislature Joint Committee on Government and Finance, and, if it deems so advisable and it may accompany its reports with proposed bills to carry out any of its recommendations;
1 Eng CS for HB 2653 (f) Render annual reports Submit a report to the Legislature Joint Committee on Government and Finance, and, if it deems so advisable and it may accompany its reports with proposed bills to carry out any of its recommendations;
2 CS for HB 2653 (7) One member each from the majority and minority parties of the Senate and the House of Delegates of the West Virginia Legislature to be selected by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, respectively;
2 Eng CS for HB 2653 (7) One member each from the majority and minority parties of the Senate and the House of Delegates of the West Virginia Legislature to be selected by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, respectively;
(12) The dean of the West Virginia University college of law;
(12) The dean of the West Virginia University College of Law;
(14) The director of the continuing legal education program sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the Career Services at West Virginia University college of law;
(14) The director of the continuing legal education program sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the Career Services at West Virginia University College of Law;
3 CS for HB 2653 (e)(c) Vacancies in the elected membership created by death, resignation or otherwise other than by the expiration of the terms of office shall be filled by the council under such rules as it may adopt institute, according to its bylaws.
3 Eng CS for HB 2653 (e)(c) Vacancies in the elected membership created by death, resignation or otherwise other than by the expiration of the terms of office shall be filled by the council under such rules as it may adopt institute, according to its bylaws.
The citizen members of the council of the West Virginia law institute shall serve without any compensation for services as such are entitle to receive reimbursement in according with §4-2A-6.
The citizen members of the council of the West Virginia law institute shall serve without any compensation for services as such are entitled to receive reimbursement in according with §4-2A- 6.
NOTE:
The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions of the West Virginia Law Institute.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law 4 CS for HB 2653 and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. To Judiciary

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. Communicated to Senate

  5. Passed House (Roll No. 35)

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 1st time

  11. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  12. By substitute, do pass

  13. Markup Discussion

  14. To House Judiciary

  15. Markup Discussion

  16. To House Courts

  17. To House Judiciary

  18. Introduced in House

  19. To Judiciary

  20. Filed for introduction

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 85000
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Kump — Yea
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Steele — Yea
Devault — Yea
Clark, T — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2653?
HB 2653 is sponsored by James Robert "JB" Akers II (Republican) and Hollis Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2653?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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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