West Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 4238 — Authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan

Last action — Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2018

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to HB 4238 include revisions to the title and purpose, shifting from a "comprehensive plan" to a "joint airport hazard aviation law." This change simplifies the process for counties and municipalities to collaborate on public safety measures related to airport hazards without needing a full plan. This matters because it could streamline efforts to protect communities from hazardous conditions surrounding airports, making it easier for local governments to implement necessary safety measures quickly. Additionally, the updated language clarifies that modifications to any agreements require mutual approval, ensuring collaborative governance.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4238 By Delegates Fleischauer, Williams, Pyles, Statler, Frich, Hamrick, Robinson, Brewer, Storch, Howell and Miley [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for House Bill 4238 By Delegates Fleischauer, Williams, Pyles, Statler, Frich, Hamrick, Robinson, Brewer, Storch, Howell and Miley [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
February 21, 2018.] A BILL to amend and reenact §8A-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety, and preventing hazardous conditions;
February 21, 2018] A BILL to amend and reenact §8A-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety, and preventing hazardous conditions;
(f) Counties and municipalities may by written agreement establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety, and preventing hazardous conditions.  The joint written agreement shall set forth the boundaries of the airport overlay district and any requirements that would apply within the district, without the need for the adoption of a full comprehensive plan within a municipality or county.  The joint agreement becomes effective once each entity takes the appropriate steps, including submission to a planning commission and public hearing, for the establishment or modification of a full or comprehensive plan within its jurisdiction.  Any modifications to the written agreement made by one entity must be adopted by the other entity or entities for the agreement to become valid:  Provided, That where the provisions of any such agreement result in a diminution in property value to a property owner, the governing authority responsible shall provide just compensation:
(f) Counties and municipalities may by written agreement establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety, and preventing hazardous conditions.  The joint written agreement shall set forth the boundaries of the airport overlay district and any requirements that would apply within the district, without the need for the adoption of a full comprehensive plan within a municipality or county.  The joint agreement becomes effective once each entity takes the appropriate steps, including submission to a planning commission and public hearing, for the establishment or modification of a full or comprehensive plan within its jurisdiction.  Any modifications to the written agreement made by one entity must be adopted by the other entity or entities for the agreement to become valid:  Provided, That where the provisions of any such agreement result in a diminution in property value to a property owner, the governing authority responsible shall provide just compensation.
Provided, however, That any joint written agreement affecting a regional airport shall require the approval of the regional airport’s governing body to be effective.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2018

  2. Approved by Governor 3/22/18

  3. Approved by Governor 3/22/18 - House Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 3/22/18 - Senate Journal

  5. To Governor 3/9/18 - House Journal

  6. To Governor 3/9/18

  7. To Governor 3/9/18 - Senate Journal

  8. House received Senate message

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to House

  11. Passed Senate (Roll No. 347)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 2nd reading

  16. Read 1st time

  17. On 1st reading

  18. Reported do pass

  19. To Government Organization

  20. To Government Organization

  21. Introduced in Senate

  22. House Message received

  23. Communicated to Senate

  24. Passed House (Roll No. 234)

  25. Read 3rd time

  26. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  27. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  28. Read 2nd time

  29. Placed on Special Calender

  30. On 2nd reading, House Calendar

  31. Placed on House Calender

  32. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  33. Read 1st time

  34. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  35. By substitute, do pass

  36. To House Government Organization

  37. Do pass, but first to Government Organization

  38. To House Political Subdivisions

  39. Introduced in House

  40. To Political Subdivisions then Government Organization

  41. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Hamrick · Cosponsor
  • Pyles · Cosponsor
  • Frich · Cosponsor
  • Brewer · Cosponsor
  • Gary G. Howell · Cosponsor
  • Joe Statler · Cosponsor
  • Storch · Cosponsor
  • Fleischauer · Primary
  • Miley · Cosponsor
  • Robinson · Cosponsor
  • John Williams · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Fleischauer

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31000
Republican 3000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 — Yea
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

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PASSAGE

Passed 99 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 69001
Republican 26000
Democrat 4000
Total 99001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lane — Yea
Romine, C. — Yea
Romine, R. — Yea
Atkinson — Yea
Fast — Yea
Ferro — Yea
Longstreth — Yea
Love — Yea
Lovejoy — Yea
Rodighiero — Yea
Rowan — Yea
Foster — Yea
Blair — Yea
Martin — Yea
Maynard — Yea
Sypolt — Yea
Hartman — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Walters — Yea
Diserio — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Evans, A. — Yea
Speaker Armstead — Yea
Evans, E. — Yea
Boggs — Yea
Byrd — Yea
Capito — Yea
Caputo — Yea
Cowles — Yea
Espinosa — Yea
Frich — Yea
Graves — Yea
Hamrick — Yea
Hicks — Yea
Higginbotham — Yea
Hollen — Yea
Iaquinta — Yea
Lynch — Yea
Overington — Yea
Paynter — Yea
Pethtel — Yea
Pyles — Yea
Rowe — Yea
Shott — Yea
Storch — Yea
Summers — Yea
Upson — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Westfall — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Ambler — Yea
Bates — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Canestraro — Yea
Deem — Not Voting
Fleischauer — Yea
Folk — Yea
Harshbarger — Yea
Hill — Yea
Householder — Yea
Isner — Yea
Kessinger — Yea
Marcum — Yea
Miley — Yea
Moye — Yea
Pack — Yea
Sobonya — Yea
Sponaugle — Yea
Wilson — Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Hamilton Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4238?
HB 4238 is sponsored by Hamrick, Pyles, Frich, Brewer, Gary G. Howell (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Storch, Fleischauer, Miley, Robinson, and John Williams (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4238?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.
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