West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB2845

Introduced
1/19/23  
Refer
1/19/23  
Engrossed
2/9/23  
Refer
2/10/23  
Refer
2/10/23  
Report Pass
2/15/23  
Enrolled
2/20/23  
Passed
3/1/23  

Caption

Relating to removing expired provisions from the code

Impact

By repealing this section, HB2845 effectively nullifies any authority or guidelines previously associated with the pilot program aimed at regulating uninsured and underinsured individuals. Given that the program is no longer active, the repeal is unlikely to alter current practices in insurance policy or public health regulations in West Virginia directly. However, it does signify a broader legislative intent to maintain updated and relevant laws within the code, ensuring that the legal framework reflects current realities.

Summary

House Bill 2845 was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature to repeal the provisions of an expired uninsured and underinsured pilot program. The bill sought to amend the Code of West Virginia by removing the relevant section, §16-29F-1, which regulated the now-defunct program. This legislative action reflects an effort to clean up the state code by eliminating outdated regulations that no longer serve a purpose, marking a step towards a more streamlined legislative framework.

Sentiment

The passage of HB2845 appeared to face little opposition, as indicated by the unanimous support during the voting process, where it passed the Senate with 34 'yeas' and no 'nays.' The general sentiment around the bill seems positive, as legislators may view it as a responsible decision to eliminate unnecessary legal language related to an expired program. This aligns with good governance practices of decluttering state laws to prevent confusion and maintain public trust.

Contention

Notably, while there are no recorded points of contention surrounding the bill due to its straightforward nature of repeal, one could speculate that discussions might have emerged regarding the implications of removing such regulations. Questions could arise about whether any lingering effects might impact related health and insurance policies, and if so, how those should be addressed in future legislative endeavors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WV HB3411

Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions

WV SB418

Removing PEIA exemption from provisions of chapters 5 and 33 of code

WV SB73

Removing PEIA exemption from provisions of chapters 5 and 33 of Code of WV

WV HB3440

Relating generally to removing and repealing obsolete provisions under the purview of the State Treasurer’s Office

WV HB4620

Removing the expiration date from the food handler card

WV SB492

Removing outdated provisions governing political committees

WV HB3199

Relating to removing the requirement that an ectopic pregnancy be reported

WV SB487

Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls

WV HB4062

Removing the residency requirement for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways

WV HB3317

Relating to removing specific continuing education requirements

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.