West Virginia Bills

Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials

The purpose of this bill is to provide for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials.

Last action: To Governor 3/31/2026

Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration’s drug development trials with ibogaine

The purpose of this bill is to establish a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development trials with ibogaine for the purpose of securing the Administration's approval as a medication for treatment of opio...

Last action: To Governor 3/31/2026

Relating to driver’s licenses

The purpose of this bill is to create a reciprocity agreement with the Republic of Ireland for driver licenses.

Last action: To Governor 3/31/2026

Regarding fines in DOH work zones

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the use of photographic, video, or digital equipment to enforce speed limits in Division of Highways work zones

Last action: To Governor 3/31/2026

Relating to Abuse Prevention Program

The purpose of this bill is to rename the intervention and prevention program, clarify the definitions of the program, and update the code with the renamed program.

Last action: To Governor 3/30/2026

To increase funding for EMS first responders.

The purpose of this bill is to transfer, after the end of each fiscal year from any remaining and available net profits in the State Lottery Fund, the sum of $12 million to the Emergency Medical Services Salary Enhancement Fund.

Last action: To Governor 3/30/2026

To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations

The purpose of this bill is to remove "Mortmain" restrictions on religious organizations.

Last action: To Governor 3/30/2026

Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Supreme Court to create program of child protection commissioners.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the state chief information security officer and outline the process for cybersecurity program reviews.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to authorizing the Fleet Management Division to use telematics

The purpose of this bill is to allow the Fleet Management Division to adopt the use of telematic systems in all state-owned vehicles and remove antiquated language referencing a one-time audit.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF

The purpose of this bill is to extend the program for drug screening of applicants for TANF.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time

The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of accrued vacation time that a deputy sheriff can carry forward from one calendar year to the next from 30 days to 60 days.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to Wellness Reimbursement Programs

The purpose of this bill is to authorize wellness reimbursement plans that are self-insured medical plans or wellness integrated medical plan expense reimbursement plans to be licensed in this state by the Insurance Commissioner.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes.

The purpose of this bill is to revise outdated provisions within Articles 4 and 5, Chapter 23 of the West Virginia Code, which pertain to the administration of workers' compensation claims. Much of the revised language is antiquated and predates t...

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense

The purpose of this bill is to create the crime of conspiracy to deny a victim of sexual exploitation, assault or abuse access to licensed medical care.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program.

This bill establishes the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program to provide paid summer employment, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurial exposure for youth statewide. Participation is open to all eligible y...

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to Mine Subsidence

The purpose of this bill is to clarify limitations on mine subsidence insurance recovery limits.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Reforming State Personnel System

The purpose of this bill is to streamline and simplify the state hiring system of the Division of Personnel. The bill terminates the State Personnel Board, defines the role of the director and the Division of Personnel, transfers to the Division a...

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Creating the Vape Safety Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the "Vape Safety Act."

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to pharmaceutical benefits

The purpose of this bill is to is to regulate pharmacy benefit managers and state pharmacy purchasing by requiring an annual pharmacy dispensing fee study, limiting amounts charged by pharmacy benefit managers, prohibiting certain pharmacy benefit...

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to the Neighborhood Investment Program.

The purpose of this bill is to extend the Neighborhood Investment Program.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to rules governing the practice of law

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the confidentiality of certain material in possession of the Supreme Court of Appeals.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers.

The purpose of this bill is to bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

West Virginia ALS Care Services Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the ALS Care Services Act.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to indexing of license and stamp fees

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of Natural Resources to propose legislative rules changing indexing of license and stamp fees.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.

The purpose of this bill is to require parents with abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them to be drug tested prior to reunification.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education.

The purpose of this bill is to revise, update, and streamline the requirements for higher education grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid for postsecondary education programs, workforce development initiatives, and workforce grants.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties

The purpose of this bill relates generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act; create and increase penalties for certain acts of domestic violence; and change bail requirement for domestic violence.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials

The purpose of this bill is to provide for verified mastery of content standards for transcripts when a student enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school in this state.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Relating to Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement

The purpose of this bill is to increase the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for members who retire after July 1, 2026, and to provide funding for the benefit,

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, create the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, and provide for the administration of the Compact.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Relating to peer support services

The purpose of this bill is to allow for privileged testimonial communications between a peer support team member and an individual receiving peer support services or advice from the team member.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

The purpose of this bill is to change the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member

The purpose of this bill is to permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor's bureau as a voting member.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

To ensure virtual instruction for foster students while in temporary placement facilities.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that foster children awaiting residential placement shall continue to receive education through virtual learning.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the interstate practice of respiratory therapy with the goal of improving public access to respiratory therapy services by providing respiratory therapists licensed in a member state the ability to practic...

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs.

The purpose of this bill is to provide for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds

The purpose of this bill is to recognize the right of persons 18-20 years of age to carry a deadly weapon without first obtaining a license to carry concealed deadly weapons.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/2026

Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the Portable Benefit Account Act.

Last action: To Governor 3/25/26

Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Higher Education Policy Commission to promulgate rules regarding administrative exemption and mental health loan program; and to repeal rules regarding purchasing efficiencies and research trust fund pr...

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Classifying forestry equipment for levy purposes

The purpose of this bill is to reclassify forestry equipment as Class I property to provide tax benefits to forestry businesses by acknowledging forestry as a part of agriculture.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials

The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials from $500 to $5,000 per year.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel.

The purpose of this bill is to continue investigations of allegations that school personnel have jeopardized the health, safety, or welfare of a student after the school personnel obtains another job or transfers to another school.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan

The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a prevention plan.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent

The purpose of this bill is to require that a kinship parent be paid a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent in specified circumstances and set forth the timeframe for such payment.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to necessity allowance

The purpose of this bill is to set forth requirements for foster child clothing allowances.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.This section is new; therefore,

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Authorizing Certain Agencies of the Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to insurance adjusters.This section is new; therefore,

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to providing child care generally

The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts

The purpose of this bill is to allow youths and those carrying a Class Q special hunting permit to take antlered deer.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Relating to mental health examination requirements.

The purpose of this bill is to aligning mental health examination requirements with those required for involuntary hospitalizations.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Recharge West Virginia Program, which reimburses West Virginia employers for the costs of upskilling their workforces. To be eligible for reimbursement, an employee must have received a 25% wage increas...

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Collaboratory.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026

Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment

The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to provide that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the state who are citizens of the United States are qualified to vote.

Last action: Completed legislative action

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study feasibility of hunters buying upland game bird stamps with standard hunting licenses

Last action: Ordered to House

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study decline of eastern gray fox population in WV

Last action: Ordered to House

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study access in public secondary schools to athletic trainers

Last action: Ordered to House

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ongoing water crisis in southern WV

Last action: Ordered to House

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study certain grounds for divorce

Last action: Ordered to House

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need for School Finance Transparency Commission

Last action: Ordered to House

Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Houston Clements

Last action: Completed legislative action

Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Michael Andrew Woelfel

Last action: Completed legislative action

Designating March 14, 2026, as McDowell County day

Last action: Completed legislative action

Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study PSC

Last action: Completed legislative action

Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel

The purpose of this bill is to redefine "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers

The purpose of this bill is to allow agreements between solid waste motor carriers and their commercial customers that have a term of more than one year.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia

The purpose of this bill is to authorize Unemployment Automation and Administration Fees on certain employers to support administration and automation efforts, subject to a cap on collections, suspension of the fee and rate reduction when the Unem...

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.A total of $3,000,000 increase in spending a...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges

The purpose of this bill is to provide a 15 percent salary adjustment to Administrative Law Judge 1 and Administrative Law Judge 2 positions in WorkForce West Virginia Board of Review.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land

The purpose of this bill is to enable the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture to transfer land owned by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to other public bodies pursuant to §1-5-1 through to §1-5-5 of this code and deposit any pr...

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship

The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of disturbing a lawful meeting, establishing penalties.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically

The purpose of this bill is to allow volunteer fire companies to submit audit paperwork electronically.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation

The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedures for the handling of asbestos and silica litigation and to enhance the ability of the judicial system to manage such litigation.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances

The purpose of this bill is to allow certain vested staff members participating in the Public Employees Retirement System employed by Hopemont Hospital, Jackie Withrow Hospital, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center, and Lakin State Hospital to begi...

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products

The purpose of this bill is to enhance registration and enforcement requirements for kratom products.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program

The purpose of this bill is to create the Neighborhood Access Road Program.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability

The purpose of this bill is to allow for partial disability benefits under the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations

The purpose of this bill is to exempt volunteer fire departments and part time volunteer fire departments from regulations relating to the raffle and online raffle of vehicles.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Transferring Court Security Fund

The purpose of this bill is to transfer the administration of the Court Security Fund from the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the Supreme Court of Appeals; modify composition of the Court Security Board; and to eliminate legis...

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to mileage and expenses of judges

The purpose of this bill is to repeal W. Va. Code §6-7-5 providing for mileage and expenses of judges.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18

The purpose of this bill is to provide birth certificates to homeless individuals under the age of 18.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough

The purpose of this bill is to permit the Adjutant General to pay employees during a federal government shutdown or furlough.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws

The purpose of this bill is to expand the categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce the laws of this state under certain circumstances.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees, bee equipment, and apiaries in the state, and to clarify when legal proceedings may be maintained against certain owners or operators of agricultu...

Last action: Senate requests House to concur

Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation

The purpose of this bill is to provide for the use of "A.C." as a name ending for an accounting corporation.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund

The purpose of this bill is to remove the annual report requirement for the West Virginia Research Trust Fund.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations

The purpose of this bill is to permit lawful prescription, distribution, and marketing of any composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin that the United States Food and Drug Administration approves and that is rescheduled by the United States...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility"

The purpose of this bill is criminalize the use of unmanned aerial vehicles over correctional and detention facilities.

Last action: Communicated to Senate

Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals

The purpose of this bill is to permit teachers with 15 years of experience at the elementary, high school, or middle school level to be certified to be principals at the levels they have taught in for the minimum of 15 years.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors

The purpose of this bill is to require the licensure or certification of alcohol and drug counselors.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

The purpose of this bill is to change the minimum public school 180 instructional day requirement into a minimum 900 instructional hour requirement; change the minimum public school employment term from 200 days to 1,600 hours; convert other publi...

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit

The purpose of this bill is to allow prescribed fire control on private property without a burning permit.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Creating Office of Entrepreneurship within Office of Secretary of State

The purpose of this bill is to create the office of entrepreneurship, provide for legislative oversight, authorize rulemaking authority, create an associated fund, and to provide an appropriation.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 8703

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account (for the designated spending unit ( Federal -- Department of Commerce Forestry) for expenditure duri...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriations in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3517

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to amend an item of appropriation in the aforesaid section and account for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail

The purpose of this bill is to provide for an increase in service of process fees and fees in shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process by certified mail upon any defendant and to provide for certain exemptions for foreign...

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0450

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds to the surplus balance of General Revenue and to supplement and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8722

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5144

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3951

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriations in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8794

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5090

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0486

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriations in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplementary appropriation to Division of Natural Resources, fund 3211

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Revenue, fund 7352

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 2367

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0186

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department Health Facilities, fund 0413

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0570

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0430

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 0313

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedures and selecting petit and grand juries in the state.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports

The purpose of this bill is to repeal W. Va. Code §51-8-5 providing for distribution of West Virginia reports.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption

The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Intermediate Court of Appeals does not have appellate jurisdiction over appeals of adoption orders or decrees.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to courthouse closures on certain days

The purpose of this bill relates to courthouse closures on certain days.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0443

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0572

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0250

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5094

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5163

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8793

The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105

The purpose of this bill is to supplement and amend the appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Governor's Office, Civi...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

Declaring certain claims against WV to be moral obligations

The purpose of this bill is to declare certain claims against the state to be moral obligations of the state and to authorize payments therefor from the following funds:GENERAL REVENUE FUND: $160,655.07 STATE ROAD FUND: $259,506.46 TOTAL: $420,1...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Removing state agencies' requirement to submit annual reports for certain businesses

The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that state agencies submit annual progress reports on small, women and minority-owned business procurement to the Department of Administration.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization

The purpose of this bill is to streamline the involuntary treatment process by removing a list of persons that must be contacted prior to an involuntary hospitalization and to increase the timeframe in which to file the mental hygiene petition.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process

The purpose of this bill is to expand the counties that can participate in the pilot project.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund

The purpose of this bill is to remove the 30% cap on municipal stabilization funds.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to home confinement officers’ participation in EMS retirement system

The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home confinement officers be certified as law enforcement officers in order to participate in the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states

The purpose of this bill is to clarify cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and personnel with states bordering this state.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Relating to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System

The purpose of this bill is to clarify unused leave accruals eligible for campus police officers to use for additional service credit upon retirement and technical clean up.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Modifying disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters

The purpose of this bill is to modify disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters participating in municipal plans overseen by the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads

The purpose of this bill is to permit the installation of cattle guards on certain public roads.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

Creating offense of theft by conversion

The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of theft by conversion and establish penalties.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes

The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowable commission for tax collection by the sheriff.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Relating to state road system

The purpose of this bill is to creating standards in determining a change of use of existing entrances.

Last action: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools

The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for a county superintendent of schools to reside in the county in which he or she serves or in a contiguous county.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

Authorizing DOH to provide reimbursement for timely relocation of utilities

The purpose of this bill is to facilitate timely utility relocation whenever the relocation is properly completed within the dates established by the DOH. This will reduce project delays.

Last action: Communicated to House

Creating alternative DOH procurement procedure

The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the use of certain alternative contracting procedures, to prescribe appropriate requirements to ensure that such contracting procedures serve the public interest, and to establish a process for evaluatio...

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act

The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception to waste and trespass for certain coal estates to encourage the safe and efficient mining, extraction, and production of coal.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

Relating to acts for which WV Real Estate Commission may refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses

The purpose of this bill relates to acts in which the West Virginia Real Estate Commission may refuse, suspend or revoke a license.

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Adopting Uniform Protected Series Act

Last action: To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from prohibiting certain restrictions on the regulation of accessory dwelling units.

Last action: Approved by Governor 3/14/2026