2026 Regular Session·2,958 bills·Adjourned March 14, 2026
Track legislation moving through West Virginia. Browse 2,958 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Regular Session, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to water well regulations.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to water well regulations.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to modify the language stating the manner in which information is provided by the Medical Examiner to identify human remains.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the language stating the manner in which information is provided by the Medical Examiner to identify human remains.
The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the School Building Authority to the School Maintenance Authority.
The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the School Building Authority to the School Maintenance Authority.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distribution of state funds for support of local boards of health.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distribution of state funds for support of local boards of health.
The purpose of this bill is to suspend any medical power of attorney in place for a vulnerable adult when an adult protective services investigation is ongoing and to fully invalidate the medical power of attorney if abuse is substantiated by a court
The purpose of this bill is to suspend any medical power of attorney in place for a vulnerable adult when an adult protective services investigation is ongoing and to fully invalidate the medical power of attorney if abuse is substantiated by a court
The purpose of this bill is to provide for withholdings of estimated tax liabilities from natural resources royalty payments for nonresidents by lessees; provide exceptions to the tax withholding requirements under certain circumstances; provide that withheld amounts be paid by lessees to the Tax Commissioner on behalf of the nonresidents; providing for refunds to nonresidents for overpayment; require annual withholding statements, reconciliation, and filing requirements; require electronic filing under specified circumstances; provide criminal and civil penalties in certain circumstances for non-compliance; and provide for rule-making.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for withholdings of estimated tax liabilities from natural resources royalty payments for nonresidents by lessees; provide exceptions to the tax withholding requirements under certain circumstances; provide that withheld amounts be paid by lessees to the Tax Commissioner on behalf of the nonresidents; providing for refunds to nonresidents for overpayment; require annual withholding statements, reconciliation, and filing requirements; require electronic filing under specified circumstances; provide criminal and civil penalties in certain circumstances for non-compliance; and provide for rule-making.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.This section i[s new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.This section i[s new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to exempt income received by a full-time hourly waged paid employee as compensation for work performed in excess of 40 hours in a week and all tips and gratuities earned by any employee from West Virginia income taxation.
The purpose of this bill is to exempt income received by a full-time hourly waged paid employee as compensation for work performed in excess of 40 hours in a week and all tips and gratuities earned by any employee from West Virginia income taxation.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the time to terminate a foster care arrangement.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the time to terminate a foster care arrangement.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a surviving spouse to be able to claim the deceased spouse's homestead exemption so long as the home they owned together is owned by the surviving spouse.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a surviving spouse to be able to claim the deceased spouse's homestead exemption so long as the home they owned together is owned by the surviving spouse.
The purpose of this bill is to impose a deadline for disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect cases to 12 months from the ratification of the initial petition.
The purpose of this bill is to impose a deadline for disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect cases to 12 months from the ratification of the initial petition.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pharmacy permits.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pharmacy permits.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts. The bill also prohibits school employees from political activity during work hours or engaging in such activity on behalf of the school administration.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts. The bill also prohibits school employees from political activity during work hours or engaging in such activity on behalf of the school administration.
The purpose of this bill is to change the placement of the registration renewal stickers from the license plate to the back glass of the vehicle so that they are harder to steal.
The purpose of this bill is to change the placement of the registration renewal stickers from the license plate to the back glass of the vehicle so that they are harder to steal.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempt purchasing.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempt purchasing.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency medical services.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency medical services.
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Clean Air in Schools Act of 2026.
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Clean Air in Schools Act of 2026.
The purpose of this bill is to limit county responsibility for certain jail costs to 30 days from the date of incarceration when an inmate, incarcerated for a felony conviction, is awaiting transportation to a state correctional facility for a 60-day evaluation period.
The purpose of this bill is to limit county responsibility for certain jail costs to 30 days from the date of incarceration when an inmate, incarcerated for a felony conviction, is awaiting transportation to a state correctional facility for a 60-day evaluation period.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to preneed cemetery companies.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to preneed cemetery companies.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to provide rural communities educational courses that parents and employers value most.
The purpose of this bill is to provide rural communities educational courses that parents and employers value most.
