Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration
HB 5000 prohibits public school employees from using school resources (like facilities, equipment, or time during work hours) for election advocacy or political activities. It specifically bans school staff from engaging in political activity while on duty or acting on behalf of the school administration. The bill directly affects all public school employees in West Virginia, restricting their political conduct during work hours and preventing the use of school assets for election-related efforts. This is a policy restriction, not a new program or funding measure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To Education then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Kump
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Linville
RRepublican
Co
EC
Elías Coop-González
RRepublican
Co
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Jim Butler
RRepublican
Co
Kathie Hess Crouse
RRepublican
Co
Keith Marple
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
Co
Robbie Martin
RRepublican
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