WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session (W208) Adjourned Senate Judiciary Committee 17:40-18:30 Mon, Mar 9, 2026

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Strike-and-insert amendment for House Bill 4893 explained and adopted

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Counsel (SEG 004–015) explained the strike-and-insert amendment to Committee Substitute for House Bill 4893, which raises contempt penalties in magistrate court: first-offense maximum fine from $50 to $200, second-offense fine from $100 to $500, and third-offense up to $1,000 with possible weekend jail or work release under 62-11A-1a. Counsel noted the current $50 cap for non-jury fines dates to at least 1923. Vice Chair (SEG 026–027) moved adoption; the committee adopted the amendment by voice vote (chair declared ayes have it).

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A legislative committee advanced two bills: House Bill 4893, increasing fines and penalties for contempt in magistrate court, and House Bill 5684, a pilot to create child protection commissioners funded via a companion Medical Cannabis Program Fund bill. Both bills were reported to the full senate after voice votes; an amendment requiring measurable outcomes and annual reporting was added to HB 5684.

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