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

HB 4697: Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them

HB 4697 requires West Virginia high schools to inform 11th and 12th grade students placed in "free" or "teacher-assistant" periods about available online college course opportunities. This applies specifically to students not enrolled in a regular class during those periods, such as during unscheduled free time or while assisting teachers. Schools must provide information on accessible online college courses but do not need to guarantee enrollment or cover costs. The bill aims to expand access to college-level coursework for high school students in non-traditional class settings. It adds this requirement to existing education code provisions without altering current course mandates.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by requiring schools to inform students about online college courses, providing more higher education opportunities during high school without mandating costs.95% confidence
Josh Holstein (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4775: Relating to addressing School Discipline in Public Schools

HB 4775 requires the West Virginia Department of Education to analyze statewide school discipline data - including breakdowns by race, gender, and disability - and develop a statewide program to reduce disciplinary actions against K-12 students. It mandates county school boards to implement this program, aiming to improve disciplinary outcomes. The bill also requires the Department to submit biennial reports to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability, provide annual updates, and publish discipline data on a public dashboard for transparency. This directly affects all public schools and county boards across West Virginia through new data collection, program implementation, and reporting obligations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces school discipline disparities, aligns with criminal justice reform by addressing school-to-prison pipeline factors through data-driven equity programs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates data analysis and program to reduce disciplinary actions, promoting equitable K-12 school discipline practices85% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4533: Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”

HB 4533 amends West Virginia law to permanently include Potomac State College of West Virginia University as an eligible institution for the "Learn and Earn Program." This program allows students to work with employers while studying technical programs, earning a salary and gaining work experience. The bill removes the previous "pilot" designation for Potomac State, making its participation in the program permanent rather than temporary. This directly affects Potomac State students seeking affordable, work-based technical education opportunities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPermanently includes Potomac State College in Learn and Earn Program, expanding student access to work-study opportunities in technical education.95% confidence
Gary Howell (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4152: Workforce-Education Partnership Act

HB 4152, the Workforce-Education Partnership Act, allows West Virginia business owners to contract employees to vocational programs or high school classes while the employees retain full-time status and benefits. Businesses receive a 100% tax credit on wages paid during participation, capped at $50,000 per business annually and $5 million statewide yearly. Employees must meet program qualifications and cannot replace certified teachers in core subjects, but may provide specialized training in fields like trade skills or healthcare. The law ensures fiscal responsibility through strict caps and uses existing state resources to minimize administrative costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 100% business tax credit ($50k/business, $5M statewide) with fiscal caps, aligning with tax relief and responsible budget management.88% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax credits for business partnerships in vocational education, increasing funding/access for students without replacing certified teachers in core subjects.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRetains full-time status/benefits for employees in vocational programs, provides tax incentives for businesses to maintain employment, directly supports worker employment conditions and benefits.95% confidence
Tresa Howell (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 48: Relating to powers and duties of PSC

This bill (SB 48) prohibits West Virginia's Public Service Commission (PSC) from approving new electric utility rates or fee increases that would take effect between November 20 of any year and April 1 of the following year. It directly affects electric utilities requiring PSC approval for rate changes, preventing them from implementing new winter rates during this period. The key mechanism is a seasonal restriction on rate approval timing, aiming to limit rate changes during colder months when energy demand typically rises. The bill amends existing statutes governing the PSC's rate-setting authority to enforce this specific timeframe.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits winter rate hikes to protect consumers from sudden utility cost increases during cold months, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.85% confidence
Rupie Phillips (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4116: Relating to eligiblity for WV Invests Grant Program

HB 4116 extends West Virginia's Invests Grant Program to cover associate degrees and certificates in emergency medical services (EMS) programs. This change allows students enrolled in qualifying EMS training at eligible West Virginia institutions to apply for the grant, which previously did not include these credentials. The bill maintains existing eligibility requirements, such as West Virginia residency, academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA), and enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester. Recipients must also agree to repay the grant if they leave West Virginia within two years of completing their EMS program.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends grant eligibility to EMS associate degrees/certificates, expanding access to higher education funding without restricting existing requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends grants for EMS training, supporting healthcare workforce development in emergency medical services.85% confidence
Buck Jennings (R)
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 620: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies

This bill allows licensed physicians in West Virginia to operate designated large medical vehicles with red flashing warning lights during medical emergencies, similar to ambulances and fire trucks. It requires the West Virginia Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine to create and manage programs designating which physicians' vehicles qualify as emergency vehicles. Physicians using these designated vehicles would be exempt from standard traffic laws (like speed limits) while responding to emergencies. The medical boards must propose specific rules for legislative approval before implementing this program.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables faster emergency medical response by exempting physicians from traffic laws, improving access to urgent care during critical situations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency medical vehicles from traffic laws to improve emergency response safety, directly enhancing transportation safety protocols during critical incidents.92% confidence
Tom Takubo (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4489: Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar

HB 4489 allows West Virginia's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue birth, death, marriage, and divorce records currently held by the State Registrar. The DMV must follow the State Registrar's rules when issuing these records and can collect fees for them, which must be sent monthly to the State Registrar. The bill requires the DMV and the Division of Health and Human Resources to create a Memorandum of Understanding to implement this service. This change directly affects residents needing vital records and state agencies managing vital statistics.
Gary Howell (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4770: Establishing limitations on the use of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology to deliver mental health care, with exceptions for administrative support functions

HB 4770 prohibits the use of AI companions (systems designed to simulate human relationships through personalized, ongoing emotional interactions) in delivering mental health therapy services. It requires explicit, written consent for any AI use in mental health care, banning such tools from diagnosing, treating, or claiming to treat conditions. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2027, affecting mental health providers and insurers. Exceptions allow AI for administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling) but not for direct therapy or emotional engagement.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts AI use in mental health therapy delivery, requiring consent and banning diagnostic claims - limits AI's role in care, aligning with 'oppose' stance.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI companions in mental health therapy, banning diagnostic/treatment use and requiring consent, directly restricting AI technology deployment in healthcare.95% confidence
Evan Worrell (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2026

HB 4641: Relating to codifying the guidelines for nutritionally adequate school breakfasts and lunches

HB 4641 (the "Feed to Achieve Act") requires West Virginia county school boards to provide nutritionally adequate breakfasts and lunches meeting current federal standards, directly affecting all elementary students. It mandates limits on added sugar and sodium in school meals based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and phases in free breakfasts for elementary students where feasible using existing funds like donations or federal programs. Schools must adopt approved breakfast delivery systems (e.g., "Breakfast in the Classroom") and track participation rates, while the state reports annually on program impacts to legislative committees. The bill codifies existing USDA meal patterns without creating new federal funding requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates nutritionally adequate school meals meeting federal standards, phases in free breakfasts for elementary students using existing funds, enhancing student health and access to meals as part of K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nutritionally adequate school meals meeting federal dietary guidelines, directly promoting public health through school nutrition standards as part of healthcare policy.92% confidence
Evan Worrell (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 61: Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election

This bill prohibits election officials in West Virginia from counting ballots that violate specific legal requirements, including those cast in the wrong precinct, provisional ballots submitted on election day, and ballots with uncorrectable procedural errors. It removes county commission discretion to overlook technical mistakes that clearly indicate a voter was not eligible to vote, while still allowing ballots to be counted if errors can be reasonably explained as unintentional. The legislation also establishes criminal penalties for election officials who fail to reject illegal ballots or count them in violation of the new rules, and creates a system for voters to check if their provisional ballots were counted.
Eric Tarr (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 685: Creating Natural Resources Anti-Commandeering Act

West Virginia's SB 685, the Natural Resources Anti-Commandeering Act, prohibits state agencies, local governments, and their employees from enforcing or assisting with federal regulations on coal, oil, gas, timber, or related extractive resources that conflict with West Virginia law. It bans the use of state funds for such federal enforcement activities and requires the state Attorney General to legally challenge federal actions they deem unconstitutional under anti-commandeering principles (citing Supreme Court cases like *Printz v. United States*). The bill also mandates the Attorney General to publish guidance for state agencies on resisting federal enforcement efforts and to pursue legal action using state funds. This applies directly to state officials, law enforcement, and local government entities handling natural resource regulations. The law focuses on preventing state cooperation with federal rules, not altering existing state resource management.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal regulations on fossil fuels (coal/oil/gas), opposing federal energy policies that could restrict extraction or promote renewables.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks state enforcement of federal environmental regulations on extractive industries, weakening federal protections and prioritizing industry over environmental oversight.95% confidence
Chris Rose (R)
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