Sen. Amy Grady

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new adjunct teaching permit in West Virginia that allows individuals without full teaching certification to fill vacant teaching positions, offer new programs, or supplement existing ones when certified teachers are unavailable. The permit is valid for one year and requires county school boards to repost the position annually, with renewal contingent on meeting basic performance standards. Key provisions include requiring mentor assignment, completion of specific training, prohibition on special education instruction, and flexible employment terms where compensation and benefits are mutually agreed upon between the school board and teacher.

Maddy summarySB 694 removes a requirement that county superintendents of schools must reside in their county or a neighboring county. Currently, West Virginia law (§18-4-1) mandates this residency for all county superintendents. The bill would amend this law to eliminate that specific residency restriction, allowing superintendents to live anywhere in the state. This change directly affects all current and future county superintendents of schools across West Virginia. The policy shift focuses solely on removing a geographic residency mandate without altering other appointment or qualification rules.

Maddy summarySB 649 requires West Virginia Medicaid to cover home blood pressure monitoring devices for specific enrollees: pregnant individuals or those within 12 months postpartum who have been diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. The bill mandates that covered devices must be validated by the U.S. Blood Pressure Validated Listing and includes coverage for an extra blood pressure cuff. Medicaid providers must also receive reimbursement for related services, such as patient training, interpreting readings, and delivering co-interventions. This policy directly affects Medicaid recipients with hypertension during pregnancy or postpartum, expanding access to essential monitoring tools.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the dedicated public service of Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel, a former West Virginia State Senator. The bill honors his career as a prosecutor, juvenile court referee, university professor, and legislator who served three consecutive terms in the Senate. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his contributions to West Virginia citizens and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Woelfel. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or budgetary impact.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Houston Clements, a former West Virginia state senator. The bill honors Clements for his legislative career, including his service as Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and his decision not to seek reelection in 2026. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his commitment to serving West Virginia citizens and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Clements.

Maddy summarySJR 9 proposes amending West Virginia's constitution to require all voters to be U.S. citizens. It would change the voting eligibility rule to state: "Only citizens of the state who are citizens of the United States shall be entitled to vote at all elections." This would affect all voters in West Virginia elections by eliminating current exceptions allowing non-citizen residents to vote in certain local elections. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free West Virginia Day to acknowledge the state's ongoing food insecurity challenges. The measure highlights that over 277,000 West Virginians struggle to access consistent nutrition, including children, seniors, and veterans. It formally recognizes the work of the state's charitable food network, which distributed more than 36.8 million pounds of food in 2025 through partnerships with community organizations. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send copies to Facing Hunger Foodbank and Mountaineer Foodbank as a gesture of appreciation for their efforts.

Maddy summarySB 804 exempts middle and high school students participating in extracurricular sports in "good standing" from mandatory physical education requirements. Specifically, students listed by their coach at the end of each sport season are not required to complete the standard PE classes for that school year (middle school: daily PE for one semester; high school: a full credit for graduation). The bill directly affects athletes who maintain coach-determined good standing in sports. It does not alter overall PE requirements but creates this specific exemption based on athletic participation. The change applies to students in grades 6-12 who meet the coach's criteria during their sport season.

Maddy summarySB 778 amends West Virginia law to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants, alongside physicians, to certify students with disabilities as eligible for homebound educational services. This change directly affects families of exceptional children who require homebound instruction due to injury or health conditions. The key provision removes the previous restriction requiring certification only by physicians, expanding who can authorize this service. The bill aims to streamline access to homebound education by broadening the pool of qualified medical professionals who can make this determination.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates March 6, 2026, as Girl Scouts Day at the West Virginia Legislature to recognize the organization's 114th anniversary and its role in fostering leadership and civic engagement among girls. The measure formally commends the Girl Scout Movement and the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council for providing a safe, inclusive space where girls can develop skills in STEM, public service, and community impact. Additionally, the resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the document to the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council as an official acknowledgment of their work.