Signed by Governor Jim Justice, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House passage and pass a bill that amends various regulations regarding the educational authority in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Defines the Educational broadcasting Authority as the Educational Broadcasting Commission (Sec. 1). 

• Alleges that the West Virginia State Legislature believes It is the duty of this state to provide the best educational training possible for all its citizens including for education radio and television (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to educational broadcasting (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Commission and its membership (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that Not less than one appointive member shall come from each congressional district (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the commission to hold at least 1 annual meeting established on a set schedule (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission has the duty to act as an advisor and consultant to television and radio stations concerning educational programs supported by public or private funds (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission can cooperate with and assist all local and state educational institutions in planning and development of the use of educational radio, television, and related media (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission can construct and maintain facilities that contribute to educational broadcasting (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes other powers for the West Educational Broadcasting authority (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate passage and further amend a bill that amends various regulations regarding the educational authority in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Defines the Educational broadcasting Authority as the Educational Broadcasting Commission (Sec. 1). 

• Alleges that the West Virginia State Legislature believes It is the duty of this state to provide the best educational training possible for all its citizens including for education radio and television (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to educational broadcasting (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Commission and its membership (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that Not less than one appointive member shall come from each congressional district (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the commission to hold at least 1 annual meeting established on a set schedule (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission has the duty to act as an advisor and consultant to television and radio stations concerning educational programs supported by public or private funds (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission can cooperate with and assist all local and state educational institutions in planning and development of the use of educational radio, television, and related media (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission can construct and maintain facilities that contribute to educational broadcasting (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes other powers for the West Educational Broadcasting authority (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text