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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5114: Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices

HB 5114 would remove the state sales tax on gun safes and specific firearm safety devices. This change applies directly to consumers purchasing these items, making them tax-exempt under West Virginia's sales tax code. The bill amends Section 11-15-9 of the tax code to explicitly add these products to the list of exempt items. It creates a concrete policy change by eliminating a tax burden on these safety products.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by removing sales tax on gun safes/safety devices, directly aligning with 'provides tax relief' support indicator for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5076: Related to free filing of state tax returns

HB 5076 prohibits tax preparation software companies from charging fees to West Virginia taxpayers for electronically filing state tax returns. The bill directly affects software developers and vendors (including online platforms) that provide tax preparation tools, banning them from adding fees for e-filing services. Key provisions define "electronic filing" as internet-based submission and require all authorized tax returns to be filed without added costs. This policy change ensures taxpayers pay no extra fee specifically for using software to submit their state tax returns electronically. The bill applies to all taxpayers liable for West Virginia personal income tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProhibits fees for e-filing state tax returns, reducing taxpayer costs and providing direct tax relief per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5078: Related to child tax credit

HB 5078 creates a refundable state child tax credit for West Virginia residents who claim the federal child tax credit for eligible children. The credit equals 50% of the federal child and dependent care tax credit amount claimed on the federal return, directly supporting working families with children. For tax years starting January 1, 2025, any credit amount exceeding the resident's state income tax liability is refunded to the individual. This policy change expands state support for families already qualifying for the federal credit, aiming to reduce child poverty and bolster local economies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for families, providing direct tax relief and refunding excess credit amounts to lower/middle income households.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5145: Relating to portable benefit plans

HB 5145 establishes a state-sponsored portable insurance benefit plan in West Virginia for independent contractors. Hiring parties (businesses engaging contractors) may voluntarily contribute to the plan, but these contributions cannot be used to determine employment classification or establish workers' compensation liability. Benefits remain tied to the individual contractor, not a specific hiring party, ensuring coverage continuity when switching between employers. The plan aims to provide consistent health insurance access for gig economy workers while legally protecting businesses from misclassification claims.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates state-sponsored portable benefits for independent contractors, expanding access to coverage continuity without altering employment status, directly advancing worker benefit access.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5137: Exempting county school buses from paying the toll fees

HB 5137 would exempt county school buses from paying toll fees when used for regular school activities. Specifically, it covers buses transporting students to and from school, school-related events (like field trips and sports), and maintenance driving. The bill applies only to buses operated by county school systems within their regular school operations. This change would directly affect school districts and bus drivers by eliminating toll costs for these essential transportation services.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school buses from tolls, reducing operational costs for districts and supporting K-12 transportation access and operations without defunding education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts school buses from toll fees, reducing transportation costs for essential school routes and supporting road infrastructure accessibility for public transit services.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5147: Requiring full text of proposed Constitutional amendments be included on official ballots

House Bill 5147 would require the full text of proposed constitutional amendments to be printed on official ballots in West Virginia elections, replacing the current requirement that only includes a title and summary. This change would add the complete wording of each amendment - such as any struck-through or underlined language - to the ballot, allowing voters to review the exact text they are voting on. The bill applies to all constitutional amendment proposals submitted to voters during state elections. Currently, ballots list only a title and summary, so this would provide greater transparency about the specific changes being considered.
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 729: Setting forth mandatory Medicaid program requirements

This bill establishes mandatory Medicaid program requirements for West Virginia, directly affecting Medicaid enrollees including adults, children, and individuals receiving coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Key provisions include implementing a work requirement by January 1, 2027; prohibiting Medicaid use by undocumented residents starting October 1, 2026; requiring biannual eligibility verification; ending multi-state enrollment; removing deceased members quarterly; reducing error rates to 3% by 2028; and limiting retroactive eligibility to 30-60 days. The bill aligns West Virginia’s Medicaid program with federal requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), mandating the Bureau for Medical Services to seek necessary federal authority to implement these changes. It also requires Medicaid waivers to be budget neutral and amends specific taxes related to managed care and providers.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements, bans undocumented residents from Medicaid, and restricts eligibility - clearly limits coverage access and reduces program participation.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits Medicaid access for undocumented residents starting Oct 2026, directly restricting immigrant access to state health services.95% confidence
Patricia Rucker (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HR 8: Designate June as fidelity month

This is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), introduced by multiple West Virginia delegates. It designates the month of June as "Fidelity Month" to promote the values of faith, family, and patriotism across the state. The resolution cites declining support for these values in polling and research, and calls for the state to "rededicate" itself to them during June. It has no binding policy requirements or direct impact on specific groups; it is purely a commemorative gesture.
Tristan Leavitt (R) · 76 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HR 7: Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security

This West Virginia House resolution states that the U.S. national debt (over $38 trillion in 2026) poses a national security threat, citing foreign debt ownership, projected Social Security/Medicare shortfalls, and warnings from military/intelligence leaders. It urges Congress to establish regular budgeting procedures but does not create new laws or alter federal spending. As a symbolic resolution, it has no direct legal effect on national debt policy or federal budgets. The resolution focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete changes.
Tristan Leavitt (R) · 87 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5098: Creation of the MOBILE ID.

HB 5098 creates West Virginia's "Mobile ID Act," establishing a program to provide in-home and long-term care facility visits for state-issued identification cards and driver licenses. It directly affects West Virginia residents with medical conditions or disabilities preventing travel to DMV offices, as verified by a licensed medical provider, and those residing in licensed long-term care facilities. The bill requires the DMV to offer these services with two-person visits for safety, schedule appointments within 30 days of request, and maintain medical certification standards. It does not waive existing ID verification or Real ID requirements but mandates rulemaking for application processes, staffing, fees, and annual reporting starting in 2027.
Gary Howell (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5082: Related to menstrual products in correctional facilities

HB 5082 requires West Virginia correctional facilities, regional jails, and juvenile detention centers to provide free feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) to female inmates and female juveniles upon request, with delivery within eight hours. The bill amends existing laws to explicitly mandate this provision, ensuring no cost to individuals who menstruate while incarcerated. This policy change applies directly to all female individuals in state custody who require these products, addressing a basic health need without financial burden.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates free menstrual products in correctional facilities, advancing humane treatment and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of dignity and basic needs for incarcerated women.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates free menstrual products in correctional facilities, ensuring access to essential health hygiene for incarcerated women, directly improving health access and public health outcomes.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 5126: To make it explicit that both the lottery fund and the excess lottery fund can be utilized for early childhood education throughout West Virginia

HB 5126 clarifies that West Virginia's Lottery Education Fund and Excess Lottery Fund can be directly used to support early childhood education programs for 4-year-olds across the state. The bill requires county school boards to provide these programs, mandating at least 48,000 minutes of instruction annually (or 1,500 minutes weekly) for eligible children. It explicitly authorizes the use of lottery funds for this purpose, removing ambiguity in current funding rules. This policy change directly affects county education programs and ensures dedicated state funding for early childhood education initiatives.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly redirects existing lottery revenue (state budget) to fund early childhood education, strengthening public service allocation under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly authorizes lottery funds for early childhood education programs, mandates 48,000 annual instruction minutes, and removes funding ambiguity to strengthen K-12 access and funding.95% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
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