West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 346 — Authorizing DMV use electronic means when providing notice for licensees and vehicle owners

Last action — Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  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 (2 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

22 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 346 clarify the procedures for delivering notices by the division, allowing for electronic delivery alongside traditional mail options. The updated bill specifies that electronic notices can be sent to individuals who have provided their email addresses, and it streamlines the language for clarity. This change is significant because it modernizes the notification process, making it easier for people to receive important information quickly and efficiently.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 346 By Senators Weld, Smith, Ihlenfeld, Nelson, 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 346 By Senators Weld, Smith, Ihlenfeld, Nelson, and Jeffries [Passed April 2, 2021;
reported on March 10, 2021]   A BILL to amend and reenact §17A-2-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the use by the Division of Motor Vehicles of electronic means and other alternate means when providing notice.
in effect 90 days from passage]   AN ACT to amend and reenact §17A-2-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the use by the Division of Motor Vehicles of electronic means and other alternate means when providing notice.
(a) Whenever the department division is authorized or required to give any notice under this chapter or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, unless a different method of giving such notice is otherwise expressly prescribed ­or authorized, such notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified, or by deposit in the United States mail of such the notice in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to such the person at his or her address as shown by the records of the department division.
(a) Whenever the division is authorized or required to give any notice under this chapter or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, unless a different method of giving such notice is otherwise expressly prescribed ­or authorized, such notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified, or by deposit in the United States mail of the notice in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to the person at his or her address as shown by the records of the division.
The giving (c) Delivery of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four days after such deposit of said the notice.
(c) Delivery of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four days after such deposit of the notice.
Proof of the giving of notice in either such any manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the department division or affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom such the notice was given, and specifying the time, place, and manner of the giving thereof.
Proof of the giving of notice in any manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the division or affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom the notice was given, and specifying the time, place, and manner of the giving thereof.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  2. Approved by Governor 4/15/21

  3. Approved by Governor 4/15/21 - House Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 4/15/21 - Senate Journal

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

  6. To Governor 4/6/21

  7. House Message received

  8. Completed legislative action

  9. Communicated to Senate

  10. Passed House (Roll No. 405)

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 1st time

  16. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  17. 2nd reference dispensed

  18. Do pass

  19. To House Technology and Infrastructure

  20. To Technology and Infrastructure then Government Organization

  21. Introduced in House

  22. Ordered to House

  23. Passed Senate (Roll No. 122)

  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

  • Randy E. Smith · Cosponsor
  • Ryan Weld · Primary
  • Ihlenfeld · Cosponsor
  • Nelson · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Cosponsor

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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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Who sponsors SB 346?
SB 346 is sponsored by Randy E. Smith (Republican), Ryan Weld (Republican), Ihlenfeld, Nelson, and Jeffries.
What is the current status of SB 346?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2021. Enacted.
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