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The office serves the general public, lawmakers and the media by producing written and electronic educational materials, publications and news releases regarding the actions of the Legislature. In addition, the office designs and maintains the Legislature's Web site, handles all legislative photography and houses the legislative research library. All work of the office is nonpartisan and covers the actions of both the Senate and the House of Delegates.<br><br> <h2>Publications</h2> <br> <div id="wholedir"> <h1>Membership Directory</h1> <img src="/Educational/Publications/images/directory.jpg" class="imageleft" alt="Legislative Directory"> <div class="textinfo"> <b>Produced by:</b><br><a href="../Joint/PubInfo/legisinfo.cfm"> Office of Reference & Information</a><br> <br> <b>Contact:</b><br> phone: (304) 347-4836<br> e-mail: <a href="mailto:john.tice@wvlegislature.gov">john.tice@wvlegislature.gov</a> <br><br> </div> <div class="textright"> Updated for each new Legislature, this publication contains photographs and contact information for all members of the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. In addition, the directory lists the leadership of each chamber and memberships of all standing committees. The pocket-sized booklet also contains general information regarding the Senate and House; the toll-free telephone number and official Web site address for the Legislature; and, an address format for constituents to use when writing their representatives.<br><br> <b>Download:</b><br> <span class="hotlink"> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/DIRECTORY_2024.pdf">Membership Directory - 2024</a><br></span> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/DIRECTORY_2023-1X.pdf">Membership Directory (1ES) - 2023</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/DIRECTORY_2023.pdf">Membership Directory - 2023</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/DIRECTORY_2022.pdf">Membership Directory - 2022</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/DIRECTORY_2021.pdf">Membership Directory - 2021</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2020.pdf">Membership Directory - 2020</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2019.pdf">Membership Directory - 2019</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2018.pdf">Membership Directory - 2018</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2017.pdf">Membership Directory - 2017</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2016.pdf">Membership Directory - 2016</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2015.pdf">Membership Directory - 2015</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2014.pdf">Membership Directory - 2014</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2013.pdf">Membership Directory - 2013</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2012.pdf">Membership Directory - 2012</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2011.pdf">Membership Directory - 2011</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2010.pdf">Membership Directory - 2010</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2009.pdf">Membership Directory - 2009</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2008.pdf">Membership Directory - 2008</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2007.pdf">Membership Directory - 2007</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2006.pdf">Membership Directory - 2006</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2005.pdf">Membership Directory - 2005</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/membership_directory_2004.pdf">Membership Directory - 2004</a><br> </div> </div> <br> <div id="whole"> <h1>A Bill Becomes Law</h1> <img src="/Educational/Publications/images/bbl.jpg" class="imageleft" alt="A Bill Becomes Law"> <div class="textinfo"> <b>Produced by:</b><a href="../Joint/PubInfo/legisinfo.cfm"> <br> Office of Reference & Information</a><br> <br> <b>Contact:</b><br> phone: (304) 347-4836<br> e-mail: <a href="mailto:john.tice@wvlegislature.gov">john.tice@wvlegislature.gov</a><br> </div> <div class="textright"> Often used for educational purposes, this pamphlet illustrates the process through which legislation advances before it becomes a state law as it walks the reader through each step. Complete with photographs of the Senate and House Chambers, this publication contains detailed summaries of the various stages of the legislative process, including introduction of the bill, committee study, floor action and action by the Governor. It also includes a table with graphics depicting each of the steps. <br><br> <b>On the web:</b> <a href="../Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm">A Bill Becomes Law</a><br> </div> </div> <br> <div id="whole"> <h1>Chronology of Women in the West Virginia Legislature</h1> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/Women_2022.pdf"><img src="/Educational/Publications/images/women.jpg" class="imageleft" alt="Chronology of Women"></a> <div class="textinfo"> <b>Produced by:</b><br><a href="../Joint/PubInfo/legisinfo.cfm"> Office of Reference & Information</a><br> <br> <b>Contact:</b><br> phone: (304) 347-4836<br> e-mail: <a href="mailto:john.tice@wvlegislature.gov">john.tice@wvlegislature.gov</a><br> <br> </div> <div class="textright"> Recently updated, this book contains the names, parties and home counties of all women who have served in the West Virginia Senate or House of Delegates. This publication begins in 1922, when just one woman served in the House, and spans through the years to the present Legislature, in which 22 women currently serve - two in the Senate and 20 in the House. <br><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/Women_2022.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Chronology of Women</a><br> </div> </div> <br> <div id="wholedir"> <h1>Information Packet</h1> <a href="PACKET_2024.pdf"><img src="/Educational/Publications/images/info_packet_new.jpg" class="imageleft" alt="Information Packet"></a> <div class="textinfo"> <b>Produced by:</b><br><a href="../Joint/PubInfo/legisinfo.cfm"> Office of Reference & Information</a><br> <br> <b>Contact:</b><br> phone: (304) 347-4836<br> e-mail: <a href="mailto:john.tice@wvlegislature.gov">john.tice@wvlegislature.gov</a><br> <br> </div> <div class="textright"> A comprehensive reference tool for any interested citizens or Capitol visitors, this packet contains a map of the Capitol, which includes room numbers for all legislators; seating charts for the Senate and House Chambers; Senate, House and Congressional district maps; photographs and contact information for all members of the Legislature; and, phone numbers and addresses for Congressional representatives. Also included are toll-free telephone numbers and Web site addresses for state agencies, colleges and universities. This packet can be downloaded online. <br><br> <span class="hotlink"> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/2024_PACKET.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2024</a></span><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/2023_1X_PACKET.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet (1ES) - 2023</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/2023_PACKET.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2023</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/2022_PACKET.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2022</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/2021_PACKET.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2021</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2020.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2020</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2019_1X.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet (1ES) - 2019</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2019.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2019</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2018.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2018</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2017.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2017</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2013.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2013</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2012.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2012</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2011.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2011</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2010.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2010</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2009.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2009</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2008.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2008</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2007.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2007</a><br> <a href="/legisdocs/publications/info/INFOPACKET_2005.pdf"><img src="../images/file_icon.gif">Information Packet - 2005</a><br> </div> </div> <br> <div id="whole"> <h1>Internship Brochure</h1> <img src="/Educational/Publications/images/intern_brochure.jpg" class="imageleft" alt="Internship Brochure"> <div class="textinfo"> <b>Produced by:</b> <br><a href="../Joint/PubInfo/legisinfo.cfm">Office of Reference & Information</a><br> <br> <b>Contact:</b><br> phone: (304) 347-4836<br> e-mail: <a href="mailto:john.tice@wvlegislature.gov">john.tice@wvlegislature.gov</a><br> </div> <div class="textright"> Profiling the Legislature's five internship programs, which provide opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students from in-state institutions, this brochure includes descriptions of interns' duties, eligibility requirements, the duration of each program and the number of available positions. For students wishing to receive application deadline information or ask any questions about the programs, this publication contains telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing addresses for each program's contact person. <br><br> <b>On the web:</b><a href="/Educational/internship.cfm"> Legislature's Internship Program</a><br> </div> </div> <br><br>    <br><br> <h1>Blog - Today in the Legislature</h1> Today in the Legislature is a daily synopsis of legislative activities including the floor sessions, special events and days at the Legislature.<br> <a href="https://blog.wvlegislature.gov">Visit the Blog »</a> <br><br><br> <h1>Photography</h1> All official legislative photography is handled by the Office of Reference & Information - including event photography and historically significant Capitol photography.<br> <a href="https://www.wvlegislature.gov/photos.cfm/">Visit the Capitol Photo Gallery »</a> <br><br><br> <h1>News Releases</h1> Upon lawmaker request, our staff prepares and distributes news releases or media advisories regarding legislation, committee appointments, public hearings and other issues.<br> <a href="../News_release/news.cfm">View News Releases »</a> <br><br><br> <h1>Legislative Library</h1> Our office houses the Legislative Library, which has the Acts of the Legislature, House & Senate Journals, West Virginia Blue Books and the Annotated Code of WV. 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