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 county boards to designate rural anchor schools.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize county boards to designate rural anchor schools.
The purpose of this bill is to require all P-Card rebates to be transferred to the PEIA Rainy Day Fund in order to stabilize that fund.
The purpose of this bill is to require all P-Card rebates to be transferred to the PEIA Rainy Day Fund in order to stabilize that fund.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping.
The purpose of this bill is to create a utility credit for private public-access recreation spaces.
The purpose of this bill is to create a utility credit for private public-access recreation spaces.
The purpose of this bill is to create the Direct Classroom Funding Act.
The purpose of this bill is to create the Direct Classroom Funding Act.
The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the West Virginia castle doctrine. The bill provides a complete defense from civil and/or criminal prosecution against persons lawfully using force in defensive actions.
The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the West Virginia castle doctrine. The bill provides a complete defense from civil and/or criminal prosecution against persons lawfully using force in defensive actions.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the method of reporting and payments from all oil and gas wells royalties. The bill provides the method of calculations and payment of royalties requiring auditing of information relating to leased premises, and transparency and monitoring of leased minerals.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the method of reporting and payments from all oil and gas wells royalties. The bill provides the method of calculations and payment of royalties requiring auditing of information relating to leased premises, and transparency and monitoring of leased minerals.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the submission and approval of a comprehensive Mine Safety Program for coal mining operations in the state of West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the submission and approval of a comprehensive Mine Safety Program for coal mining operations in the state of West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act. The Act applies to certain causes of action where protection of freedom of speech is concerned.
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act. The Act applies to certain causes of action where protection of freedom of speech is concerned.
The purpose of this bill is to place a statue of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstom in a corner of the rotunda of the Capitol.
The purpose of this bill is to place a statue of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstom in a corner of the rotunda of the Capitol.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the priority of insurance coverage for persons operating a vehicle for the purpose of test driving or loaned out by the seller of a vehicle to be consistent with federal law governing insurance coverage for rental vehicles.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the priority of insurance coverage for persons operating a vehicle for the purpose of test driving or loaned out by the seller of a vehicle to be consistent with federal law governing insurance coverage for rental vehicles.
The purpose of this bill is to recruit forensic pathologists; set forth a purpose; define terms; set forth eligibility criteria; set forth required loan repayment documents and procedure; designate the Department of Health to administer the program; set forth award requirements and procedure; create a fund; require rulemaking; and set forth minimum salary.
The purpose of this bill is to recruit forensic pathologists; set forth a purpose; define terms; set forth eligibility criteria; set forth required loan repayment documents and procedure; designate the Department of Health to administer the program; set forth award requirements and procedure; create a fund; require rulemaking; and set forth minimum salary.
The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income tax on overtime pay.
The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income tax on overtime pay.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special boating.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special boating.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to provide that Commissioners to the Public Service Commission be an elected position; to establish that during the general election in 2026 three commissioners be elected to the Public Service Commission to a term of four years; to modify ballot to include commissioners; to provide that the Governor fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner for the unexpired term; and to establish requirements for the commissioners.
The purpose of this bill is to provide that Commissioners to the Public Service Commission be an elected position; to establish that during the general election in 2026 three commissioners be elected to the Public Service Commission to a term of four years; to modify ballot to include commissioners; to provide that the Governor fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner for the unexpired term; and to establish requirements for the commissioners.
The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in public schools.
The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in public schools.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping.This section is new; therefore,
The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment and increase be provided to all employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment and increase be provided to all employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The purpose of this bill is to extend the deadlines for filing campaign finance reports.
The purpose of this bill is to extend the deadlines for filing campaign finance reports.
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that 14 or 15 year old obtain a work permit; establishing that employer seeking to hire a child 14 or older receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child; providing commissioner the authority to issue age certificates for children ages 14 and over; and providing penalties for a person that issues an age certificate in violation of the article.
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that 14 or 15 year old obtain a work permit; establishing that employer seeking to hire a child 14 or older receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child; providing commissioner the authority to issue age certificates for children ages 14 and over; and providing penalties for a person that issues an age certificate in violation of the article.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act. The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records. The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act. The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records. The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems.
The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026.
The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026.
The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for reinstating sheriff's deputies to their former departments after retirement and defining applicability, eligibility, and rules for the process.
The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for reinstating sheriff's deputies to their former departments after retirement and defining applicability, eligibility, and rules for the process.
The purpose of this bill is to set forth requirements for foster child clothing allowances.This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families,
The purpose of this bill is to set forth requirements for foster child clothing allowances.This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families,
The purpose of this bill is to provide a graduated increase in retirement benefits to state employees and teachers over a three-year period.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a graduated increase in retirement benefits to state employees and teachers over a three-year period.
