Relating to Commission on Special Investigations
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SB 292 — Relating to Commission on Special Investigations
Last action — To House Judiciary
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
25 added · 29 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 292 has added provisions that continue the existence of the commission on Special Investigations and clarify its structure, including details about who will lead it and how many members are needed for a quorum to make decisions. Additionally, the new language strengthens the commission's ability to conduct investigations by allowing it to issue subpoenas and requiring state agency heads to answer questions if they do not comply with requests for information. This matters because it enhances the commission's oversight power and ensures accountability within state agencies, making it more effective in carrying out its investigative duties.
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS EngrossedSB292 VersionSUB1 « Senate Bill 292 History OTHER VERSIONS — CommitteeEngrossed SubstituteVersion (1) | Introduced Version | | Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 292 By Senators Woelfel and Trump [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
joint committee approval The members of the commission shall receive travel, interim, and out-of-state expenses, as authorized in §4-2A-6, and §4-2A-8§4-2A-8, and §4-2A-9 of this code.
security,retention retention, and disposal of commission records.
(a) The investigations conducted by the commission and the materials,materials in any medium, including hard copy and electronic, placed in the files custody of the commission as a result of any such investigation are exempt from public disclosure under the provisions of §29B-1-1 et seq.
(c) The commission shall provide reasonable safeguards for the confidentiality and integrity of the materials and information technology placed in its custody.
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Action History
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To House Judiciary
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To Judiciary
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Introduced in House
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Ordered to House
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Passed Senate (Roll No. 20)
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Read 3rd time
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On 3rd reading
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Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Read 2nd time
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On 2nd reading
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Read 1st time
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On 1st reading
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Committee substitute reported
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To Judiciary
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Introduced in Senate
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To Judiciary
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Filed for introduction
Sponsors
- Trump · Cosponsor
- Mike Woelfel · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mike Woelfel Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Trump
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| ARVON | — | Yea |
| GAUNCH | — | Yea |
| RUCKER | — | Yea |
| JEFFRIES | — | Yea |
| SMITH | — | Yea |
| BALDWIN | — | Yea |
| KARNES | — | Yea |
| STOLLINGS | — | Yea |
| BEACH | — | Yea |
| MANN | — | Not Voting |
| SWOPE | — | Yea |
| BLAIR | — | Yea |
| MARONEY | — | Yea |
| SYPOLT | — | Yea |
| BOLEY | — | Yea |
| MAYNARD | — | Yea |
| TAKUBO | — | Yea |
| BOSO | — | Yea |
| OJEDA | — | Yea |
| TRUMP | — | Yea |
| PALUMBO | — | Yea |
| UNGER | — | Yea |
| CLINE | — | Yea |
| PLYMALE | — | Yea |
| WELD | — | Yea |
| PREZIOSO | — | Yea |
| WOELFEL | — | Yea |
| FACEMIRE | — | Yea |
| ROMANO | — | Yea |
| MR PRESIDENT | — | Yea |
| FERNS | — | Yea |
| Charles H. Clements | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Azinger | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Drennan | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 292?
- SB 292 is sponsored by Trump and Mike Woelfel (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 292?
- This bill died with 2018 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.
- Where can I track SB 292?
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