West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 343 — Authorizing DMV to process online driver’s license or identification card change of address

Last action — Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

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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 18, 2021. Enacted.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 343 simplifies the text slightly without changing the core content. It maintains the ability for individuals to renew or reissue their driver's licenses or IDs online when they change their postal address, and it also clarifies that certain imprisonment provisions do not apply to those who violate the online renewal rules. This matters because it ensures that the process remains accessible and straightforward for people needing to update their information, while also protecting them from harsher penalties for minor infractions.

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NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS SB343 SUB1 « Senate Bill 343 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Enrolled Version - Final Version  |  Introduced Version  |   |  Email Key:
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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 343 By Senators Weld, Smith, Ihlenfeld, Grady, and Jeffries [Originating in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 343 By Senators Weld, Smith, Ihlenfeld, Grady, and Jeffries [Passed April 6, 2021;
reported on March 3, 2021]     A BILL to amend and reenact §17B-2-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to renew or reissue driver’s licenses and identification cards online upon request due to a change of address.
in effect 90 days from passage]     AN ACT to amend and reenact §17B-2-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to renew or reissue driver’s licenses and identification cards online upon request due to a change of address.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  2. Approved by Governor 4/26/21

  3. To Governor 4/14/21

  4. Approved by Governor 4/26/21 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 4/26/21 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 4/14/21 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 4/14/21 - Senate Journal

  8. House Message received

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to Senate

  11. Passed House (Roll No. 454)

  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. 85)

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. On 3rd reading

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 2nd reading

  28. Read 1st time

  29. On 1st reading

  30. Committee substitute reported

  31. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  32. Introduced in Senate

  33. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  34. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 343?
SB 343 is sponsored by Randy E. Smith (Republican), Ryan Weld (Republican), Ihlenfeld, Amy Grady (Republican), and Jeffries.
What is the current status of SB 343?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2021. Enacted.
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