West Virginia Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in West Virginia: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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What you need to know about West Virginia right now
Recent Vote
HB4028 voted 95-0 in the House
Housing Bill to Watch
HB4026: Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans u…
Hot Topics
Taxes and Housing legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
44
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How West Virginia legislation affects you
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West Virginia's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Housing legislation may affect rent prices, tenant rights, or zoning in your neighborhood.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
West Virginia Quick Guide
Common questions about West Virginia legislation
Who represents me in West Virginia?
Who represents me in West Virginia?
Governor
Patrick Morrisey
Attorney General
John B. McCuskey
Secretary of State
Kris Warner
How does West Virginia's legislature work?
How does West Virginia's legislature work?
West Virginia's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in West Virginia right now?
What are the top issues in West Virginia right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Housing, Safety. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on West Virginia legislation?
How do I stay updated on West Virginia legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
West Virginia at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
44
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in West Virginia
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB4028
Relating to sales tax on construction materials
Last action: Jan 28, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to provide contactors of school facilities with a tax exemption on construction materials.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Clay Riley (Republican)
- Voted 95-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 28, 2026HB4002
Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory
Last action: Jan 27, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Collaboratory.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Lori Dittman (Republican)
- Voted 76-12 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 27, 2026HB4005
Skills to work
Last action: Jan 27, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the categories of employment which are prohibited or authorized for persons in West Virginia who are under the age of 18 and to clarify youth apprenticeships prohibited or authorized in such categories of employment and to be known as "The Workforce Development Act of 2026".
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Ryan Browning (Republican)
- Voted 83-5 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 27, 2026HB4022
CPS Allocation
Last action: Jan 27, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the application of the allocation formula for child protective services workers by county, and to set forth what information should be included in the annual report.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Roger Hanshaw (Republican)
- Voted 88-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 27, 2026HB4007
Relating to industrial access roads
Last action: Jan 23, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to provide that funding may be used as part of the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, raising the funding limits, and requiring a response deadline when a formal use request is submitted.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by David McCormick (Republican)
- Voted 90-4 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 23, 2026HB4008
Relating to Business Ready Sites Program
Last action: Jan 23, 2026
The purpose of this bill relates to the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Jordan Maynor (Republican)
- Voted 84-9 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 23, 2026HB4026
Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission
Last action: Jan 19, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to require utility companies to expand the integrated resource plans filed with the Public Service Commission to include comprehensive analyses and descriptions and describe current and potential future uses of advanced transmission technologies that detail economic and technological feasibility, optimization, reliability, and resiliency, and list other technologies designed to increase and optimize efficiency, safety, reliability, resilience, and capacity.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by George Street (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB4009
Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to create the Portable Benefit Account Act.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Jonathan Kyle (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB4010
Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to provide a statutory framework for lending state funds to local airports for hangar construction to enhance economic development in the state.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Matthew Rohrbach (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB4011
Relating to facilitating the implementation of the certification of mass balance attribution by third party certifies to promote waste reduction practices by facilitating the use of recycled material in the feedstock for new products.
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the implementation of the certification of mass balance attribution by third party certified to promote waste reduction practices by facilitating the use of recycled material in the feedstock for new products.
View full bill textSponsors
Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Mark Zatezalo (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.