To revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State Guard
HB 3091 updates West Virginia's legal framework for the State Guard, establishing it as a distinct force separate from the National Guard. The bill requires the Governor to organize the State Guard by September 2025, authorizing it to defend the state, respond to emergencies (including natural disasters), and maintain order during crises. It specifies that members must be U.S. citizens aged 16 or older (including women), supplemented by reserve militia if needed, and mandates an annual budget line item through the Adjutant General's office. The bill revises multiple code sections to formalize membership rules, funding mechanisms, and operational requirements for this state military force.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
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To House Judiciary
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Mar 3, 2025
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Introduced in House
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Mar 3, 2025
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To Judiciary then Finance
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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