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in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 381: Division of Natural Resources rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping

This bill authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a previously filed rule (58 CSR 46) that defines key terms used in hunting and trapping regulations. It does not create new hunting rules but formally approves an existing administrative rule for public use. The rule directly affects hunters, trappers, and wildlife management by clarifying terminology in existing laws. This procedural bill has no new policy changes - it simply confirms the Division's authority to use the defined terms in their regulations.
Patricia Rucker (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4890: A 10% raise to non-uniformed corrections workers

HB 4890 would provide a 10% annual pay increase for non-uniformed administrative staff and personnel at West Virginia's Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment aims to address staffing challenges by helping retain current workers and attract new employees to these correctional facilities. Funding would come from general revenue for the Division of Corrections and Juvenile Services, and from a special revenue fund for the Regional Jail Authority, avoiding additional general fund appropriations. The bill also requires that the pay increase be applied even if it exceeds the current maximum pay grade for an employee's position.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds correctional staff pay increases via general revenue, strengthening public service staffing and retention. Directly advances state budget allocation for essential government operations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds correctional staff salaries to address staffing challenges, supporting operational stability in corrections, aligning with funding indicators for criminal justice support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases wages for correctional workers by 10% to address staffing challenges, advancing worker compensation standards per bill summary.95% confidence
Jordan Bridges (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 639: Levying user fee on cigarettes to support EMS

SB 639 levies a new user fee on cigarette sales in West Virginia, directed specifically to fund Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. The bill creates a special revenue fund to collect and allocate all fee revenue exclusively for EMS support, including staffing, equipment, and training. It applies only to traditional cigarettes (as defined in the bill), not other tobacco products like e-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. The fee will be paid by cigarette manufacturers and retailers as part of their tax obligations, with all funds legally required to support state EMS services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLevies new cigarette user fee to fund EMS programs via dedicated revenue fund, directly increasing public service funding allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dedicated revenue fund exclusively for EMS staffing, equipment, and training, directly funding emergency healthcare services per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Tom Takubo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4858: Determine credits for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment

HB 4858 establishes a 25% state income tax credit for property owners who rehabilitate certified historic buildings in West Virginia. It directly affects residential and commercial property owners who restore structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as "certified historic structures" by the National Park Service and West Virginia Division of Culture and History. The bill defines "qualified rehabilitation expenditures" using federal standards (26 U.S.C. §47), requires projects to meet Secretary of the Interior rehabilitation standards, and creates a centralized process for claiming the credit. It replaces older, fragmented provisions with a unified system and includes procedures for credit recapture if requirements aren't met.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% state income tax credit for historic building rehabilitation, reducing tax liability for property owners - direct tax relief under fiscal incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credit for rehabilitating historic residential buildings, promoting housing preservation and development through financial incentive.80% confidence
Joe Funkhouser (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4867: To clarify the process of royalty payments for wells in this state.

HB 4867 (West Virginia) clarifies royalty payment processes for oil and gas well owners. It requires operators to provide detailed monthly reports to royalty owners, including production volumes, sale prices, deductions, and contact information for each well. Operators may accumulate payments until exceeding $100 per owner but must pay at least annually, and must pay interest (prime rate + 2%, compounded quarterly) for late payments beyond 120 days. This bill directly affects mineral rights owners and oil/gas operators by increasing transparency and enforcing timely payments.
Jimmy Willis (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4901: Modifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s Compensation

HB 4901 modifies West Virginia's workers' compensation system to create a new award category for miners with occupational pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) who have pulmonary massive fibroids but no current breathing impairment. This change allows affected miners to file claims earlier, before symptoms develop, addressing a gap where future impairment would otherwise fall outside filing deadlines. The bill specifically establishes payment guidelines for this condition under Section 23-4-2 of the West Virginia Code. It directly affects coal miners diagnosed with early-stage pneumoconiosis who have not yet experienced respiratory symptoms. The key mechanism is the new compensation category, enabling timely benefits for a condition that may cause future health issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies workers' comp to expand coverage for black lung disease, enabling earlier medical claims and improving access to treatment for affected miners.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' comp benefits by creating new category for early claims of miners with black lung disease, protecting rights before symptoms develop.90% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4859: Allowing a county board of education participating in the operation of a multicounty vocational center to withdraw

HB 4859 allows county boards of education participating in a multicounty vocational center to integrate career technical education programs directly into their local high schools instead of sending students to the centralized facility. County boards may choose to host either a state-approved program or a locally developed program within their high school. The bill modifies construction rules to permit counties to plan vocational facilities at existing high schools, considering factors like travel distance and facility conditions. This change gives counties more flexibility in delivering vocational training while maintaining coordination with existing multicounty centers.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables local integration of vocational programs in high schools, increasing accessibility and flexibility for students without defunding. Supports educational access and program enhancement.90% confidence
Joe Funkhouser (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4886: Relating to guidelines for home confinement

HB 4886 clarifies travel permissions for individuals under home confinement in West Virginia. It specifies that people confined to their homes may travel only for essential purposes: work, medical appointments, religious services at their chosen place of worship, court-ordered activities, and grocery shopping for food and household items. The bill amends existing law to explicitly define these permitted destinations, removing ambiguity about allowable travel. This directly affects individuals sentenced to home confinement by circuit or magistrate courts. The change focuses solely on defining permitted travel, not altering sentencing terms or monitoring requirements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies home confinement travel rules to reduce violations and support rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform goals by preventing unnecessary revocations.85% confidence
Jordan Bridges (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4900: To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students

HB 4900 requires all West Virginia county boards of education to provide free feminine hygiene products (such as pads and tampons) to female students in public elementary, middle, and high schools. The bill mandates this access using existing school appropriations for hygiene products, without requiring new state funding. It directly affects female students in every public K-12 school across the state. The key provision is a mandatory requirement for schools to ensure these products are available, funded through current budget allocations for school hygiene supplies.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free feminine hygiene products in all public K-12 schools, directly improving educational access for female students by removing a barrier to attendance and participation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free feminine hygiene products in schools, improving access to essential health supplies for female students under public health initiatives.95% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4882: Repealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV

HB 4882 repeals West Virginia's requirement for mandatory annual vehicle inspections, which currently requires drivers to obtain a sticker after a state inspection. This bill directly affects all vehicle owners in West Virginia who would no longer need to get annual inspections or display a sticker. The bill removes the legal mandate by repealing specific sections of the state code (§17C-16-1 to §17C-16-9) that established the inspection program. As a result, the state would no longer enforce this inspection requirement for motor vehicles.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals mandatory vehicle inspections, weakening safety standards for transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.92% confidence
Corby Dillon (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4855: To the elimination of the West Virginia Department of Education and providing direct funding for education

HB 4855 eliminates West Virginia's Department of Education, transferring its functions to the State Treasurer and county school boards. It creates a centralized School Fund at the State Treasurer to hold all state and federal education funds, which counties receive annually based on a formula weighted 67% by population and 33% by land area. The bill also establishes per-teacher classroom expense accounts and requires public transparency for all county school procurement purchases. These changes directly affect county school boards, teachers, and the State Superintendent, who will no longer oversee education programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates centralized School Fund for direct education funding, establishes per-teacher expense accounts, and mandates procurement transparency - enhancing resource allocation and accountability in K-12 education.90% confidence
Corby Dillon (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4898: Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release

HB 4898 requires West Virginia's Division of Corrections to provide every person on probation with one physical copy of their birth certificate and one physical copy of their Social Security card upon release from any correctional facility. This applies specifically to individuals being released after serving time under probation supervision. The bill mandates this document handout as a standard procedure, ensuring probationers have essential identification documents immediately after release. It directly affects all probationers exiting West Virginia correctional facilities, helping them access services like employment, housing, or government benefits that require these documents. The requirement is a straightforward administrative change with no additional fees or conditions specified.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides essential ID documents upon release to reduce reintegration barriers, directly supporting criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism.90% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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