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Reduction in required number of training hours for
volunteers
County and/or state reimbursement to volunteers for
expenses incurred for mandated training
Reduction of mandates to respond to non-fire-related
calls
State funding for state mandates
Legally enforceable ability for VFDs and EMSs to
collect reimbursements, including from insurance
companies, for services rendered on all types of calls
Reduction in rate per man hour VFDs and EMSs must
pay for worker’s compensation
146. STATE POLICE SUPPORT
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports legislation to
provide support and protection for law enforcement
officers and adequate State Police protection in all WV
counties.
WVFB recommends that state police training classes
be scheduled annually.
147. GAMBLING
West Virginia Farm Bureau urges our state lawmakers
to reject any efforts to implement or expand casino
gambling, slot machines, sports book gambling and other
new forms of gambling into West Virginia.
However, existing animal racing should be
maintained in such a way to support agricultural
economic impact.
148. PROMOTING FARM TOURISM IN WV
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports farm tourism
programs to increase farm income and provide urban
dwellers the opportunity to spend their vacation in a
restful, rural atmosphere. Landowners should receive
a payment or tax credit for maintaining a restful
atmosphere that attracts tourism to our state.
149. REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS
The Constitution of the United States guarantees a
citizen the right to keep and bear arms. West Virginia
Farm Bureau believes state or federal registration of
firearms would be an infringement on the rights of
citizens; therefore, we oppose any legislation that would
require the registration, taxation or licensure of firearms.
150. CONCEALED WEAPONS
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports the right of
adults 21 years of age and older to carry a concealed
weapon as long as the person has received certified
training and a concealed weapon permit.
151. FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAWS
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports bankruptcy
legislation that provides severe penalties to persons who
fraudulently declare bankruptcy.
We also recommend that anyone found to have
fraudulently declared bankruptcy be barred from owning
an interest in any business entity for a period of ten or
more years.
152. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL
COMMISSION
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends that federal
and state leaders continue to support and fund the
Appalachian Regional Commission
153. DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports a searchable
database of government spending in the state in which
any funded line item could be easily examined.
154. FOREIGN INVESTMENT
West Virginia Farm Bureau is concerned by increased
foreign investment in the United States. Congress
should eliminate any tax advantages available to foreign
investors in the United States.
155. LEGALIZED MARIJUANA
West Virginia Farm Bureau opposes legalization of
medical and recreational marijuana.
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