Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
HB 208 establishes a new Radiation Control Act to make West Virginia an agreement state with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ensuring state regulations align with federal standards. The bill designates the West Virginia Department of Health as the primary agency responsible for licensing radioactive materials, managing radiation safety programs, and overseeing the decommissioning of facilities. It creates two specific funds to support these operations and grants the department authority to enforce rules through civil penalties and criminal charges for violations. Additionally, the legislation repeals previous state laws regarding radioactive waste storage and defines key terms related to radiation sources and safety procedures.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 30, 2024
Signed Oct 31, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Oct 8, 2024 · House of Delegates Sep 30, 2024
How they voted
24–5
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 33
Oct 8, 2024
D
Democratic3
66% Yea
R
Republican30
73% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
38
Key actions
10
Committee
1
Oct 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 10/16/2024
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 10/16/2024 - Senate Journal
upper
Oct 8, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 10/16/2024 - House Journal
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 945)
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendment (Voice vote)
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Title amendment adopted
upper
Oct 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 76)
upper
Oct 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Oct 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Oct 6, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 861)
lower
Sep 30, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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