Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for West Virginia

Political Activism

West Virginia State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in West Virginia.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

The West Virginia State Legislature consists of two chambers - the Senate and the House of Delegates. There are 34 Senators and 100 Delegates. The regular session convenes on the second Wednesday of January each year and lasts 60 days, but can be extended by a two-thirds vote of members from both chambers.

Senators serve four-year terms. These terms are staggered with an election held every two years. The members of the House of Delegates serve two-year terms.

To qualify as a candidate for Senate, you must be 25 years of age, a resident of the state for at least five years and a resident of the district for a one year prior to the election.

To run for the House of Delegates you must be 18 years of age and a resident of the district for at least one year prior to the election.

There are no term limits in this state.

The Republicans hold a trifecta here.

To learn more about the West Virginia Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

H.B.4840

2022

Relating to Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training

Status: Out of Committee

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: Relating to the Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training; converting the office to a compliance agency to assist mine operators; providing for alternative mechanisms of enforcement or removing certain enforcement language; requiring compliance visits to mines as often as the director determines is necessary

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H.B.4686

2022

Repeal right to work - SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: BILL to repeal §21-1A-1, §21-1A-2, §21-1A-3, §21-1A-4, §21-1A-5, §21-1A-6, §21-1A-7, and §21-1A-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the Labor- Management Relations Act For The Private Sector.

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H.B.4040

2022

Creating the WV Energy Efficiency Jobs Creation Act

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §24-2I-1, §24-2I-2, §24-2I-3, §24-2I-4, §24-2I-5, and §24-2I-6, all relating to establishing the West Virginia Energy Efficiency Jobs Creation Act

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S.B.11

2022

Declaring work stoppage or strike by public employees to be unlawful - OPPOSE

Status: Sent to Executive

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-5-45a, relating to declaring any work stoppage or strike by public employees to be unlawful

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S.B.512

2022

Relating to filing of asbestos and silica claims

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Asbestos, Labor Standards

‍Summary: BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §55-7-32; and to amend and reenact §55-7G-4 and §55-7G-8 of said code, all relating to the filing of asbestos and silica claims; providing that a product liability defendant may not be held liable for products sold by a third party

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H.B.2133

2022

Repealing the Workplace Freedom Act of 2016 and restoring the prior provisions of the Labor-Management Relations Act

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: A BILL to repeal §21-5G-1, §21-5G-2, §21-5G-3, §21-5G-4, §21-5G-5, §21-5G-6, and §21-5G-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §21-1A-3 and §21-1A-4 of said code, all relating to repealing the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act and restoring prior law; and authorizing employers, through agreement with a labor organization, to require membership in the organization as a condition of employment.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2011)

David McKinley (R)

2nd District:

(Since 2015)

Alex Mooney (R)

3rd District:

(Since 2019)

Carol Miller (R)

Senators

Shelley Moore Capito (R)

(Since 2015)

Joe Manchin III (R)

(Since 2010)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for West Virginia. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for West Virginia.

Resident Agent Requirement? No. W. Va. Code §3-8-4.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. W. Va. Code §3-8-5a(k).

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Out-of-state PACs must comply with in-state reporting and registration requirements.
  • Federal PACs complying with FEC requirements are not required to fully register with or report to West Virginia.
  • Federal PACs must report independent expenditures and electronic communications in the state’s Campaign Finance Reporting System if engaging in such political activities in West Virginia.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $2,800

PAC: $5,000

Political Party: $10,000

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $2,800

PAC: $5,000

Political Party: $10,000

Union

Statewide Official: $2,800

PAC: $5,000

Political Party: $10,000

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh