Under the Dome

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by state government and the 84th West Virginia Legislature during its first regular session. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition covers updates on major issues being debated by the Legislature.

House Bill 2519, the Campus Self Defense Act, was introduced on January 18. The bill would prevent our Board of Governors, except in some sensitive areas, from prohibiting individuals with a concealed carry permit from carrying a concealed weapon on our campuses or in our buildings. WVU leadership is engaged with the Legislature on this issue and will continue to advocate for the best interests of our campus.

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by state government and the 84th West Virginia Legislature during its first regular session. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition covers updates on major issues being debated by the Legislature.

House Bill 2519, the Campus Self Defense Act, was introduced on January 18. Sponsors include Delegates Jim Butler (R-Mason), Zack Maynard (R-Lincoln), Scott Cadle (R-Mason), Geoff Foster (R-Putnam), Caleb Hanna (R-Webster), Paul Espinosa (R-Jefferson), Joshua Higginbotham (R-Putnam), Pat McGeehan (R-Hancock), Eric Householder (R-Berkeley), Joe Canestraro (D-Marshall), and Randy Swartzmiller (D-Hancock).