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Call to Council: Mark Your Calendars for May 18
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

Dear LWVWV Members, This is the official call to our *2024 State Council*, which will be held virtually on *Saturday, May 18* at *10AM*. The agenda and registration link will be forthcoming. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is attached. The agenda and registration link will be forthcoming. Who is eligible to attend council? Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, MAL-Unit chair, and other League delegates. Visitors are all other League members in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following number of local League delegates at council: the president (or alternate) plus two delegates from each local League. MAL Units are entitled to one delegate at council. Please mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you on May 18. In League, Julie Archer President, LWVWV (304) 610-9094

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LWVWV VOTER Newsletter Spring 2024
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello! Attached is the spring League of Women Voters of West Virginia VOTER where you can learn about our activities during the 2024 Legislative Session and other LWVWV updates. A hard copy will also be sent to those on the distribution list. In League, Teresa Koon VOTER Editor

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April LWV of Huntington Newsletter
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

From: Beverly Murrell To: LWVWV Members State Board, Local Board and League Friends: Attached is the Huntington League of Women Voter's newsletter. Enjoy! Beverly Murrell Patricia Keller

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Make Some Noise: Tell the Governor to Veto SB 841 and HB 5105
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] The WV Legislature has adjourned but the Governor can still veto two bills we strongly oppose. *SB 841* weakens unemployment insurance benefits despite more than 1,500 workers receiving layoff notices in recent weeks. Cutting unemployment benefits harms our state’s economy and harms families. *HB 5105 *would roll back the state’s school vaccination requirements. It would allow students attending virtual classes to be exempted from vaccine requirements. It would also allow would allow the state’s 143 private or parochial schools to develop their own rules for vaccines. Medical professionals, concerned that such exemptions may lead to an increases in such diseases as measles and polio, have urged the Governor to veto HB 5105 The LWVWV strongly supports protecting children and families. Please call Governor Justice at 304-558-2000 or email him at governor(a)wv.gov. Tell him to veto *SB 841* and *HB 5105*.

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MAKE SOME NOISE! Oppose SB 601 and SB 614
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *The 60-day Legislative session is about to end but the House will vote on two bills tomorrow (Friday) that need your attention!! Please OPPOSE:* *SB 601 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=601&year=…>* is named the WV Women’s Bill of Rights, but it has nothing to do with strengthening the rights of women in areas like education, employment, or reproductive health. Instead, it takes away rights. SB 601 would limit the definition of sex to sex assigned at birth (only two options) and eliminate recognition of gender identity that differs from sex assigned at birth. Passed by Senate Feb 28. *SB 614 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=614&year=…> *authorizes teachers to remove and/or suspend elementary school children for certain behaviors and permits involvement of law enforcement. LWVWV supports evidence-based counseling and intervention for students with behavior problems, but many school districts in WV cannot provide these supports. SB 614 does not include any funding for school districts to provide behavioral support. Instead, it allows the removal and suspension of children at the teachers' discretion. Passed by Senate Feb 12. *MAKE SOME NOISE *and contact your Delegates and urge them to oppose SB 601 and SB 614.

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Make Some Noise: OPPOSE SB 352 and SB 841 as they reach House floor for vote
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] S*B 352* <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=352&year=…> modifies the West Virginia abortion ban. Prior to a legal, medically necessary abortion, this bill mandates specific elements of informed consent, including information about medical risks and alternative care options. Physicians have expressed concern that this bill will introduce scientifically inaccurate information into the informed consent process. *SB 841 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=841&year=…> *changes the structure of unemployment benefits in the state. It reduces the duration for unemployment benefits at the same time when two major employers in West Virginia with hundreds of employees are shutting down. *Both bills have passed the Senate, so please contact your member of the House Delegates <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house/> to vote NO on SB 352 and SB 841.*

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OPPOSE HB 5159 - Weakens Child Labor Laws
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *HB 5159 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=5159&year…> passed the House on Feb 20 and is on Senate Workforce Committee <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=wf> agenda today. It will likely go to Senate Judiciary <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate-judiciary-committee/> after that.* *Contact your Senators and tell them to OPPOSE this bill, OPPOSE weakening of child labor laws in West Virginia.* HB 5159 would permit *a child age 14 or 15 years* to be employed or allowed to work and removes many current safeguards to ensure children are and remain in school. It also weakens parental consent requirements. A 14-year-old is likely entering 9th grade, a critical starting point toward high school graduation. Poor school attendance and low educational attainment are problems in our state. This bill would take us in the wrong direction and tend to trap more West Virginians in low-wage jobs. Children who would be employed at such young ages are more likely to come from lower income families and may already be at risk of not finishing their education. Finally, putting 14- and 15-year-olds into the workforce is NOT the means to fix our states low labor force participation rate.

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OPPOSE HB 5297 in House -- ACT NOW
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *OPPOSE HB 5297 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=5297&year…> removing gender-affirming care for minors. Set for House vote Wednesday.* HB 5297 is an all-out ban on medically-necessary gender-affirming care for minors. HB 5297 would remove the ability of doctors to prescribe medications for minors at risk of harming or killing themselves as they struggle with gender identity. Such medical intervention is permitted now but would be eliminated by HB 5297. The Legislature tried to enact a similar ban during the 2023 session but, fortunately, did not succeed. HB 5297 would *eliminate* the compromise language passed last year. *MAKE SOME NOISE by contacting your Delegate <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/house/> and urging a NO vote on HB 5297.*

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STOP SB 601 - fake Women's Bill of Rights
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] *OPPOSE the fake Women's Bill of Rights!* SB 601 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=601&year=…> is on the Senate Judiciary Committee agenda this afternoon at 3:00 pm. This may be our last best hope of stopping this bill from becoming law. The companion bill HB 5243 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5243&year…> has already passed the House. Contact Senate Judiciary Members <https://wvecouncil.org/wv-legislature/senate-judiciary-committee/> and tell them West Virginia wants a real Bill of Rights for Women. SB 601 is not that.

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SUPPORT SB 496 - TODAY
by League of Women Voters of West Virginia 22 Feb '24

22 Feb '24

[image: lwv msn logo.png] SUPPORT SB 496 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=496&year=…>, the CROWN Act, on Senate Judiciary agenda this afternoon. We already asked you to SUPPORT SB 495 <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=495&year=…>. The two bills are similar, different sponsors. Contact Senate Judiciary Members <https://wvecouncil.org/wv.../senate-judiciary-committee/>.

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