Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day
This Senate Resolution (SR 52) designates February 27, 2026, as "West Liberty University Day" at the West Virginia Legislature. It formally recognizes the university's history as West Virginia's oldest institution of higher education (founded 1837), its contributions to the state's workforce and economy (serving over 2,200 students, supporting local communities, and fostering economic growth through initiatives like the Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center), and its role in advancing education, culture, and athletics. The resolution has no policy impact beyond ceremonial acknowledgment and was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Feb 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Weld
RRepublican
Co
Bill Hamilton
RRepublican
Co
Laura Chapman
RRepublican
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