West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 5 R cosponsors

SB 543 — Establishing Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence

Last action — To House Government Organization

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 543 includes clarifications and streamlining in the language regarding the Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence. Notably, it emphasizes the criteria for the award, which honors West Virginians for exceptional contributions in various areas, and simplifies the wording slightly to improve readability. This change is important as it formalizes an annual recognition process, ensuring that outstanding individuals are celebrated for their leadership and innovation, thus fostering a spirit of inspiration in the community.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia Legislature regular session Introduced Senate Bill 543 By Senators Grady, Phillips, Smith, Caputo, Roberts, Beach, Clements, Romano, Lindsay, and Unger [Introduced March 3, 2021;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 543 By Senators Grady, Phillips, Smith, Caputo, Roberts, Beach, Clements, Romano, Lindsay, Unger, Woodrum, and Jeffries [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
referred to the Committee on Government Organization] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §10-3-3, relating to establishing a medal of excellence in honor of Chuck Yeager, known as the Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence;
reported on March 26, 2021]     A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §10-3-3, relating to establishing a medal of excellence in honor of Chuck Yeager, known as the Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence;
ARTICLE 3.  MONUMENTS, TABLETS AND MEMORIALS.
ARTICLE 3.  MONUMENTS, TABLETS, AND MEMORIALS.
- The West Virginia Legislature recognizes the many achievements that the great General Chuck Yeager achieved for the State of West Virginia.
— The West Virginia Legislature recognizes the many achievements that the great General Chuck Yeager achieved for the State of West Virginia.
14, 1947, at the age of 24, General Yeager became the first person in the world to fly beyond the speed of sound, paving the way for generations of pilots to achieve supersonic flight for decades to come.
14, 1947, at the age of 24, General Chuck Yeager became the first person in the world to fly beyond the speed of sound, paving the way for generations of pilots to achieve supersonic flight for decades to come.
In commemorating the many achievements of General Yeager, the West Virginia Legislature believes that the establishment of the “Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence” award provides a unique opportunity to honor West Virginians who demonstrate the same spirit of achievement as General Yeager.
In commemorating the many achievements of General Yeager, the West Virginia Legislature believes that the establishment of the Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence award provides a unique opportunity to honor West Virginians who demonstrate the same spirit of achievement as General Chuck Yeager.
– The name of the medal and award program established by this section shall be known as the “Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence.” This award shall be awarded annually to a West Virginian who demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, or creativity in their career, their personal life, or through their community service.
— The name of the medal and award program established by this section shall be known as the Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence.
The award shall be given on an annual basis by the West Virginia State Senate, with the Senate having the discretion to establish a time and place to give the award to the recipient.
This award shall be awarded annually to a West Virginian who demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, or creativity in his or her career or personal life, or through community service.
The award shall be given on an annual basis by the West Virginia State Senate, with the Senate having the discretion to establish a time and place to present the award to the recipient.
– The award may be given to any West Virginian who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, entrepreneurship, or creativity.
— The award may be given to any West Virginian who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, entrepreneurship, or creativity.
The recipient shall be a West Virginian by birth, or someone who has relocated to West Virginia in the past three or more years and who has made a positive impact on their community and state.
The recipient shall be a West Virginian by birth, or someone who has resided continuously in West Virginia for at least three years prior to being given the award, and who has made a positive impact on his or her community and the state.
– This section shall take effect on July 1, 2021, with the first award being given on January 1, 2022, with an annual award to occur every year thereafter.
— This section shall take effect on July 1, 2021, with the first award being given on January 1, 2022, with an annual award to be made every year thereafter.
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The purpose of this bill is to create the “Chuck Yeager Mountain State Medal of Excellence” award.
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Action History

  1. To House Government Organization

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Ordered to House

  5. Effective July 1, 2021 (Roll No. 247)

  6. Passed Senate (Roll No. 247)

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. On 3rd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 2nd reading

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 1st reading

  13. Committee substitute reported

  14. To Government Organization

  15. Introduced in Senate

  16. To Government Organization

  17. Filed for introduction

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 543?
SB 543 is sponsored by Randy E. Smith (Republican), Amy Grady (Republican), Phillips, Caputo, Rollan A. Roberts (Republican), Beach, Charles H. Clements (Republican), Romano, Lindsay, Unger, Jack Woodrum (Republican), and Jeffries.
What is the current status of SB 543?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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