SB 598
Relating to statues placed in Capitol rotunda
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to replace the statue of the late Senator Robert C. Byrd in the West Virginia State Capitol rotunda with four new statues: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman. The statues will be placed in each corner of the rotunda. The bill utilizes funds previously designated for the replacement of the Byrd statue and related improvements.
Key provisions
- Directs the Secretary of the Department of Administration to plan the statue replacements.
- Specifies the statues to be installed: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman.
- Requires the statues to be placed in each corner of the Capitol rotunda.
- Utilizes funds from the ‘capitol renovation and improvement fund’.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Visitors to the West Virginia State Capitol
- The Department of Administration
- The General Services Division
Notable changes
- Replaces a statue honoring Robert C. Byrd with a group of statues honoring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman.
Fiscal impact
The bill utilizes funds from the ‘capitol renovation and improvement fund’ previously created for the replacement of the Robert C. Byrd statue and the new statues.
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