SB 950 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to mileage and expenses of judges

SB 950 repeals West Virginia Code §6-7-5, which previously governed mileage and expense reimbursements for judges. This bill directly affects judges by eliminating the existing rule for calculating travel costs related to their official duties. The key provision is the complete removal of the former statute, with no new mechanisms or allowances being introduced. The change is purely procedural, streamlining the legal framework without altering how judges are compensated for travel.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Signed Jun 25, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Apr 1, 2026
MINOR
The primary change is the conversion of the bill from an 'Introduced Version' to an 'Enrolled Version,' which signifies that the legislation has passed both the Senate and House of Delegates and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content remains identical: the bill repeals the existing statute regarding judge mileage and expenses. The only substantive addition is the certification of enrollment and the effective date clause, confirming the bill will take effect 90 days after passage.
Scope change
No change to the bill's scope or applicability; the legal effect is to repeal the same section of the West Virginia Code as the introduced version.
TIMELINE

Added an effective date clause stating the bill takes effect 90 days from passage (June 12, 2026) and included certification signatures for the Clerks, Senate President, and House Speaker.

TECHNICAL

Added standard enrolled bill formatting, including the title 'Enrolled Version - Final Version' and the Governor's signature line.

Removed the internal legislative tracking notes, committee referral status, and introductory navigation text found in the Introduced Version.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 14, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
37
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 611)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
Feb 28, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 242)
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 21, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
Feb 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass, but first to Finance
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary then Finance
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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