HB3297 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.

What is the status of HB3297?

Passed both chambers as of April 12, 2025.

Who sponsored HB3297?

McGeehan, Pat (R, 001), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3297?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3297&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session

West Virginia HB3297: Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.

Q: What does HB3297 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-11-8, relating to creating the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship within West Virginia University; requiring the university to work with the center to provide the center with reasonable infrastructure, classroom space, and office space; stating the center's purposes and goals; stating the center's policies; permitting the appointment of at least five tenure-track faculty; authorizing the center in consultation with the university to offer courses and to develop various de.

Status: Passed both chambers, April 12, 2025

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-11-8, relating to creating the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship within West Virginia University; requiring the university to work with the center to provide the center with reasonable infrastructure, classroom space, and office space; stating the center's purposes and goals; stating the center's policies; permitting the appointment of at least five tenure-track faculty; authorizing the center in consultation with the university to offer courses and to develop various de.

From the enrolled text, July 11, 2025:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-11-8, relating to creating the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship within West Virginia University; requiring the university to work with the center to provide the center with reasonable infrastructure, classroom space, and office space; stating the center's purposes and goals; stating the center's policies; permitting the appointment of at least five tenure-track faculty; authorizing the center in consultation with the university to offer courses and to develop various degrees for accreditation; providing for a director of the center reporting directly to the president, provost, and vice president of academic affairs of the university; providing for the director's appointment and the filling of vacancies; providing for an academic council; enumerating areas over which the director has authority; providing that the director's authority shall be exercised in consultation with the president and the provost; requiring the center to adhere to institutional policies and procedures; requiring approval of the curriculum by the West Virginia University by the Board of Governors; requiring faculty to meet the university's qualifications policy; providing for limitations on employment and service of legislators; and providing for an annual report. Article 11. Miscellaneous INSTITUTES and Centers. §18B-11-8. Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship. (a) There is hereby created the …

West Virginia HB3297: Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.

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