HB4404

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

Complete·3/14/26

Increases allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies to spend on educational and training supplies and fire prevention materials.

West Virginia HB4404 raises the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies to spend on educational and training supplies and fire prevention materials from $500 to $5,000 per year. The bill also mandates that funds from the Municipal Pensions and Protection Fund and the Fire Protection Fund must be deposited into a dedicated bank account and may only be used for specific purposes, such as personal protective equipment, insurance premiums, and operating expenses. Volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies must retain invoices, receipts, and payment records for five years.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

History

Apr 2

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal