GREEN, Volume 32 Issue 5

It’s week five of the Legislature!

We’re continuing to update the list of bills we’re tracking—both good and bad—as the session progresses. Take a look at the Legislative Update article below to see what’s happening! Click here for links to committees and more information on how to contact your legislators.

Mark your calendars and join us on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. for an evening of conversation, activism, and fun at our Virtual E-Day 2022! Our annual day of advocacy will include a legislative update on bills we’re following and other happenings at the Capitol. Help us lobby to protect our state’s environment on our annual day of action! Click here to register.

Click an article title or thumbnail image to read the full article (text below is only an excerpt).

Legislative Update – Week #5
Sarah Carballo
As new bills are introduced, we will add them to this list, along with any updates or changes on the current bills. If you have any questions or concerns about any bills, please reach out to Hannah King (hking1275@gmail.com) or Lucia Valentine (luciavalentine10@gmail.com).
Tagged: Legislation

Join Us Next Week for Virtual E-Day 2022!
WVEC
This year, our E-Day will be hosted online via Zoom on Feb. 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. Click here to register! Our annual day of advocacy will include a legislative update from a couple of our member groups, West Virginia legislators, and the WVEC lobby team on bills we’re following and other happenings at the Capitol.
Tagged: Event, Legislation

West Virginia Cannot Afford to Cut the Severance Tax (Again)

West Virginia legislators are currently considering whether to—once again—cut the state’s already low severance tax. This would prove costly and harmful to our state budget.
Tagged: Coal, Legislation, Oil and gas

Save the Date: Virtual Legislative Update
WV Rivers Coalition
Join WV Rivers for a Mid-Session Legislative Update on Thursday, February 24 at 7:00pm on Zoom. We'll provide updates on our policy priorities, and you'll hear directly from the Legislators working to advance them. A Q&A will follow the presentation. 
Tagged: Event, Legislation