West VirginiaWorkers’ compensation appeals board may have three to five members
West Virginia’s workers’ compensation appeals board may have three to five members, with a majority deciding administrative matters and the chair breaking ties.
What it does
The Board of Review may have three, four, or five members. A majority decides administrative matters, and the chair breaks a tie.
Argument forAllowing a board with fewer members could make it easier to hold meetings and decide routine administrative matters.
Argument againstA board with fewer members could have less capacity to handle administrative work when many matters need attention.
More detail
The Board of Review has three to five members, and a majority decides administrative matters. These rules apply to the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Board of Review and its administrative decisions. At least two members must be present for the board to conduct administrative business. The enrolled bill says it took effect 90 days after passage, on June 12, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jun 29Chapter 292, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Apr 1Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 4/1/2026Major
- Mar 25To Governor 3/25/26To Governor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 4/1/2026 - House JournalMajor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 4/1/2026 - Senate JournalBecame Law
- Mar 14To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate JournalMinor
- Mar 14House Message received
- Mar 14Completed legislative action
- Mar 14Communicated to Senate
- Mar 14House concurred in Senate amendment and and title amendmentpassed bill (Roll No. 647)
- Mar 14House received Senate message
- Mar 13Senate requests House to concur
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 13Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 571)Passed Senate
- Mar 13Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 13On 3rd reading
- Mar 12Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Mar 12Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 12On 2nd reading
- Mar 11Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 11Immediate consideration
- Mar 11Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendmentMinor
- Mar 5To Banking and InsuranceMinor
- Mar 5To Banking and InsuranceMinor
- Mar 5Introduced in SenateMinor
- Mar 4Communicated to Senate
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 4Passed House (Roll No. 327)Passed House
- Mar 4Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 4On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 3Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 3On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 2Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 2On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 27By substitute, do pass
- Feb 24To House FinanceMinor
- Feb 16To House Banking and InsuranceMinor
- Feb 13To House FinanceMinor
- Feb 13Introduced in HouseMinor
- Feb 13To FinanceMinor
- Feb 13Filed for introductionIntroduced
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