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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Introduced

House Bill 3398

By Delegate McGeehan

[Introduced February 13, 2023; Referred to the Committee on Government Organization]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §10-3B-1, §10-3B-2, §10-3B-3, §10-3B-4, §10-3B-5, and §10-3B-6, all relating to the establishment of the West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of the Global War on Terrorism.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 3B. THE WEST VIRGINIA MEMORIAL to Fallen heroes of the global war on terrorism.

§10-3B-1. Legislative findings, purposes, intent, and short title.

(a) In order to preserve the memory of the West Virginia soldiers killed in action in the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations of the United States War on Terror a monument will be constructed on the State Capitol grounds to recognize and honor the West Virginians who were killed in actions during these conflicts.

(b) This article may be cited as the "West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of the Global War on Terrorism."

§10-3B-2. Monument construction commission.

(a) A commission shall be established on July 1, 2023, to oversee construction of the monument. The commission shall be comprised of:

(1) The Curator of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, who shall serve as chairperson;

(2) The Secretary of the Department of Administration;

(3) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance;

(4) A member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and

(5) A member of the West Virginia Senate, who shall be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(b) A majority of the members of the commission must be present at a meeting to constitute a quorum, and a majority of those members present at a meeting must vote in the affirmative in order to pass a motion. A meeting may be called by the chair and at least five days written notice of the meeting must be provided to the members of the commission. The chair may call a meeting upon a written demand by at least three members.

§10-3B-3. Design, construction, and administration of the monument.

(a) The commission shall choose a design for the monument by December 31, 2023, that:

(1) Is inspired by the Martyrdom of Sebastian in commemoration of Western Classical Architecture;

(2) Adheres to the principles described in §10-3B-1 of this code;

(3) The commission finds to be aesthetically pleasing; and

(4) Is placed on the grounds of the West Virginia State Capitol.

(b) The commission shall solicit bids for construction of the monument and shall adhere to all state purchasing and payment processing laws and regulations in paying its construction vendors, with a target completion date of December 31, 2025.

§10-3B-4. Funding for the monument; authority for obtaining additional funds to complete or enhance the monument.

The Division of Labor shall allocate funds in the amount of $500,000 toward the completion of the monument from any available funds that are managed or utilized by the Division of Labor. The commission shall have the authority to obtain funding through grants, charitable donations, or other appropriate means for the completion or enhancement of the monument.

§10-3B-5. Memorial inscription or plaque.

The following text shall be inscribed or engraved upon the monument, or otherwise permanently affixed by means of a plaque:

(1) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" "Matthew 5:9"

(2) Names of West Virginians killed in action during the United States War on Terror as described in §10-3B-1 of this code.

§10-3B-6. Conclusion of the commission’s work.

(a) The commission shall be disbanded on December 31, 2025: Provided, That the monument has been completed as outlined in this article, and that the monument has been appropriately dedicated. If the monument is not completed or dedicated by December 31, 2025, the commission shall continue until such time as the monument is completed and dedicated.

(b) On December 31, 2025, or such time the commission is disbanded, ownership of the monument shall transfer to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and any funds remaining in the commission’s control at that time shall be granted to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History for the monument’s enhancement and perpetual maintenance.

 

NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of the Global War on Terrorism.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

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