West Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HCR 83 — A resolution to establish a Study Group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq. relating to the West Virginia State Guard and the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard

Last action — To House Rules

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 19, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Concurrent Resolution 83 now calls on the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the re-establishment of the West Virginia State Guard, instead of the previously mentioned Joint Committee on Government Organization. Additionally, the revised resolution emphasizes the need to assess funding, training, and regulations for the State Guard more comprehensively. This change is significant because it aims to better prepare West Virginia for emergencies and ensure local forces can respond effectively, especially if the National Guard is unavailable.

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Red = new code to be enacted HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 83(By Delegate Ridenour and Mazzocchi)[Introduced February 19, 2024;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature2024 regular sessionCommittee SubstituteforHouse Concurrent Resolution 83By Delegate Ridenour[Originating in the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security;
referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security then Rules] Requesting the Joint Committee on Government Organization to establish a study group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq.
reported on February 20, 2024] Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to establish a study group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq.
andWhereas, Federalization and deployment of the bulk of the West Virginia National Guard out of the state will further reduce the numbers of law enforcement, fire-fighters, and emergency medical services personnel available in the state, as many of these personnel are members of the National Guard;
andWhereas, Federalization and deployment of the bulk of the West Virginia National Guard out of the state will further reduce the numbers of law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel available in the state, as many of these personnel are members of the National Guard;
andWhereas, The West Virginia State Police, county sheriffs' offices, other law enforcement entities,  and professional and volunteer fire-fighting and emergency medical services are already overstretched accomplishing the daily requirements the State and People of West Virginia levy upon them;
andWhereas, The West Virginia State Police, county sheriffs' offices, other law enforcement entities, professional and volunteer firefighters, and emergency medical services are already overstretched accomplishing the daily requirements the State and People of West Virginia levy upon them;
therefore, be itResolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the Joint Committee on Government Organization study the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard to defend this state, respond to crises, maintain order, and provide civil defense;
therefore, be itResolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard to defend this state, respond to crises, maintain order, and provide civil defense;
and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government Organization report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2025, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2025, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
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Action History

  1. To House Rules

  2. By substitute, Be adopted, but first to Rules

  3. To Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security then Rules

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Filed for introduction

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Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 83?
HCR 83 is sponsored by Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican) and Bill Ridenour (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 83?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 19, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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