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Bill · HB 5682Became law2mo agoSupplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue · Sponsor: Vernon Criss (R) · 1 cosponsor
The act moves $35 million into the state surplus and directs $153.3 million to higher education programs for fiscal year 2026.
Bill · HB 5689Became law2mo agoSupplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security · Sponsor: Vernon Criss (R) · 2 cosponsors
During fiscal year 2026, the Department of Homeland Security may use $11.6 million in surplus general revenue for correctional technology and special services.
Public Safety · Taxes & Budget
Bill · HB 4191Became law2mo agoRelating to providing child care generally · Sponsor: Bob Fehrenbacher (R) · 4 cosponsors
The measure provides employer child care tax credits, enrollment-based provider payments, electronic attendance reporting, and options to ease sudden subsidy losses for families.
Bill · HB 4412Became law2mo agoRequire certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content · Sponsor: Geno Chiarelli (R) · 3 cosponsors
Commercial websites and apps with substantial sexual content must check that users are adults and may face lawsuits or penalties for violations.
Civil Rights & Voting · Consumer Protection
Bill · HB 5214Became law2mo agoRelating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. · Sponsor: Scot Heckert (R)
In certain abuse-and-neglect cases, courts may require parents to pass drug tests before children return home, with the department paying testing costs.
Government & Ethics · Mental Health
Bill · HB 4749Became law2mo agoRelating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights · Sponsor: Evan Worrell (R) · 4 cosponsors
If effective as stated, foster children and children in kinship placements age 13 and older would receive notice, attendance options, and explanations for hearings that may affect them.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4022Became law2mo agoCPS Allocation · Sponsor: Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 cosponsor
West Virginia’s commissioner assigns child protective services workers by county population, referrals, and average caseload, with annual reporting on lasting allocation changes.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 5612Became law2mo agoRelating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex · Sponsor: Chris Phillips (R)
Beginning June 8, 2026, state property officials would review agency inventories every four years and recommend uses for unused or underused property.
Bill · HB 5317Became law2mo agoSupplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance. · Sponsor: Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 cosponsor
West Virginia sets aside $10 million from its unspent General Revenue surplus for natural resources repairs and equipment during fiscal year 2026.
Education · Environment & Energy
Bill · HB 4138Became law2mo agoRelating to persons convicted of a crime · Sponsor: J.B. Akers (R) · 1 cosponsor
People convicted of listed offenses must register with state police, and registrants pay one $125 annual fee even when both state registries apply.
Criminal Justice · Mental Health
Bill · HB 4390Became law2mo agoRelating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent · Sponsor: Adam Burkhammer (R) · 4 cosponsors
Kinship parents who complete safety checks and home screening can receive foster-parent-level payments for up to six months while seeking certification.
Bill · HB 5353Became law2mo agoTo bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for… · Sponsor: Vernon Criss (R) · 2 cosponsors
Virtual currency kiosk operators would need money transmission licenses and would have to give customers risk information, receipts, limits, and limited fraud protections.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4798Became law2mo agoPermitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.” · Sponsor: Jonathan Pinson (R) · 9 cosponsors
West Virginia public schools may use wearable panic-alert devices under a state rule, but implementation depends on available funding.
Education · Emergency Management
Bill · HB 4354Became law2mo agoRelating to necessity allowance · Sponsor: Adam Burkhammer (R) · 1 cosponsor
Starting June 11, 2026, placement providers must check and maintain clothing and approved necessities for children in state custody, with a minimum initial allowance when needed.
Bill · HB 4106Became law2mo agoAllowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds · Sponsor: Chuck Horst (R) · 10 cosponsors
Starting June 12, 2026, eligible West Virginians age 18 and older may carry concealed deadly weapons without first obtaining a license.
Bill · HB 4126Became law2mo agoTo modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund · Sponsor: Clay Riley (R)
Starting July 1, 2026, the state parks director must use part of certain mineral royalties for operating, maintaining, and improving West Virginia parks, forests, and rail trails.
Education · Environment & Energy
Bill · HB 5307Became law2mo agoSupplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance. · Sponsor: Roger Hanshaw (R) · 2 cosponsors
During fiscal year 2026, the Department of Tourism’s Division of Culture and History may use $10 million in surplus funds for capital repairs and equipment.
Bill · HB 5694Became law2mo agoSupplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. · Sponsor: Pat McGeehan (R)
For fiscal year 2026, West Virginia provides education funds for state programs, student support, school safety, technology, and named local schools.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 5691Became law2mo agoSupplemental appropriation, Department of Health · Sponsor: Vernon Criss (R) · 3 cosponsors
Effective upon passage, the law shifts $2.98 million into the Department of Health’s fiscal year 2026 Tobacco Education Program.
Consumer Protection · Healthcare
Bill · HB 5693Became law2mo agoSupplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue · Sponsor: Vernon Criss (R) · 3 cosponsors
The act expires $4,534,268.43 from one Tourism account and adds the same amount to Culture and History capital outlay and maintenance.