West Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 11 R cosponsors

SB 690 — Establishing WV Agritourism Commission

Last action — Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2024

  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 07, 2024. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 48 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 690 increased the number of members on the West Virginia Agritourism Commission from eight to ten and added two new sectors to be represented: Equestrianism and Farm-to-Table. This change matters because it broadens the representation on the commission, ensuring diverse perspectives and expertise in promoting agritourism, which can help improve the state's agricultural economy and attract more visitors.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 690 By Senators Rucker, Barrett, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Hamilton, Hunt, Karnes, Martin, Queen, Roberts, Smith, Stuart, Taylor, and Nelson [Passed March 7, 2024;
SB690 SFA Maynard AM #2 2-20Parsley  7816 Senator Maynard  moved to amend the bill on page 1, section 6, line 2, by striking out the word “eight” and inserting in lieu thereof “10”;
in effect 90 days from passage] Enr CS for SB 690 AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §19-36-6, relating to creating a commission on West Virginia Agritourism;
   And, On page 1, section 6, line 5, by striking out the words “and (8) the Farm Bureau.” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “(8) the Farm Bureau;
providing for membership, appointment, and term lengths;
clarifying members receive no compensation or reimbursement for expenses;
providing for powers and duties;
and requiring report to Legislature and Governor.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 36.
AGRITOURISM RESPONSIBILITY ACT.
§19-36-6.
West Virginia Agritourism Commission created;
composition;
appointment;
terms in office;
compensation and expenses;
powers and duties.
(a) There is hereby created the Agritourism Commission which shall consist of the Commissioner of Agriculture or designee, who shall serve as chair, and 10 members, who shall be residents and citizens of the state.
The citizen members shall have experience in agritourism and represent the sectors of:
(1) Economic development;
(2) tourism;
(3) agriculture extension service;
(4) farm distilleries;
(5) vineyards;
(6) wineries;
(7) small farms;
(8) the Farm Bureau;
and (10) Farm-to-Table.
and (10) Farm-to-Table.”      AdoptedRejected
(b) The citizen members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, no later than July 1, 2025.
No more than five members may belong to the same political party.
The commission members shall serve a term concurrent with that of the Governor's term in office.
Commission members may be reappointed to additional terms.
(c) The commission members shall review and investigate means of preserving our farmland and growing our agricultural tourism and agricultural economic development.
(d) Commission members shall not be compensated for their services or reimbursed for expenses.
(e) The commission:
(1) May meet with similar commissions or bodies of any of the several states whose purpose in their respective states is to preserve farmland, grow agricultural tourism, and 1 Enr CS for SB 690 agricultural economic development;
(2) Shall recommend appropriate legislation to the Legislature, including establishing regulatory and legislative relief to foster the development and growth of agritourism and successful farms;
and (3) Shall prepare an annual report to the Legislature and Governor, by the first day of the regular legislative session, concerning commission activities, recommendations, and other necessary information.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2024

  2. Approved by Governor 3/27/2024

  3. To Governor 3/12/2024

  4. Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 3/12/2024 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 3/12/2024 - Senate Journal

  8. House Message received

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to Senate

  11. Passed House (Roll No. 574)

  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. Introduced in House

  21. Ordered to House

  22. Passed Senate (Roll No. 195)

  23. Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. Laid over on 3rd reading 2/20/2024 with right to amend

  26. On 3rd reading with right to amend

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. On 2nd reading

  29. Read 1st time

  30. On 1st reading

  31. Committee substitute reported

  32. To Economic Development

  33. Introduced in Senate

  34. To Economic Development

  35. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 81 Yea · 14 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 521004
Democrat 8000
Unaffiliated 21401
Total 811405
% of votes cast 81%14%0%5%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Griffith — Yea
Linville — Yea
Smith — Yea
Hamilton — Yea
Steele — Yea
Hardy — Yea
Summers — Yea
Tully — Yea
Nestor — Yea
Warner — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Westfall — Yea
Devault — Yea
Householder — Yea
Winzenreid — Yea
Espinosa — Yea
Jeffries — Yea
Ross — Yea
Forsht — Yea
Rowe — Yea
Foster — Yea
Kirby — Nay
Fast — Nay
Longanacre — Nay
Martin — Nay
Kump — Not Voting
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
Joey Garcia Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Nay
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Not Voting
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Nay
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Darren Thorne Republican Nay
Dave Foggin Republican Nay
David Green Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Nay
Eric Brooks Republican Nay
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Nay
George Street Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Nay
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Not Voting
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Nay
Matthew Rohrbach 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
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Not Voting
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Nay
William Anderson Republican Yea

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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

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 690?
SB 690 is sponsored by Nelson, Jay Taylor (Republican), Stuart, Rollan A. Roberts (Republican), Ben Queen (Republican), Karnes, Hunt, Vince Deeds (Republican), Charles H. Clements (Republican), Laura Wakim Chapman (Republican), Jason Barrett (Republican), Patricia Rucker (Republican), Bill Hamilton (Republican), Patrick Martin (Republican), and Randy E. Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 690?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2024. Enacted.
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