To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles
HB 4976 amends West Virginia law to clarify requirements for special license plates for commercial vehicles (Class G). It requires organizations seeking such plates to collect applications from at least 50 Class G vehicle owners and submit all associated fees (first-year registration, design, and annual costs) within six months of approval. The bill establishes a $25 initial application fee and a $15 annual fee for these special plates, which must be paid by applicants. If the minimum 50 applications aren't met within six months, the organization must wait two years before reapplying.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Signed Jun 29, 2026
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What changed between versions
Engrossed Version
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Enrolled Version
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3 edits
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Mar 14, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled Version after passing the Legislature, changing its status from a draft proposal to an enacted law. The substantive text of the special license plate requirements remained identical to the Engrossed Version, but the document now includes official signatures, effective dates, and certification of enrollment.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability did not change; it remains a law regarding special registration plates for organizations in West Virginia.
TIMELINE
The document status changed from a draft 'Engrossed' bill to an 'Enrolled' law, adding a specific effective date of 90 days after passage (June 8, 2026).
TECHNICAL
Official signatures for the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Governor were added to certify the bill's final passage and enactment.
Standard legislative certification language was added, confirming that the House and Senate clerks verified the text is correct for printing.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 17, 2026
How they voted
33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 10, 2026
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 407)
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 107)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Energy and Public Works
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Daniel Linville
RRepublican
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