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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4891: To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.

HB 4891 requires all utility companies in West Virginia (including those providing water, electricity, and gas) to cover the full cost of maintaining, upgrading, and repairing their infrastructure - such as pipes, cables, poles, and lines - without raising customer bills. The bill prohibits companies from including these infrastructure costs in requests for rate increases or other charges to consumers. Utilities must also keep records proving these costs were not factored into any rate justification. This directly affects every utility company serving West Virginia residents by shifting infrastructure expense responsibility from customers to the companies themselves.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents utility rate hikes for infrastructure maintenance, protecting consumers from cost increases on energy services per bill's requirement to absorb all infrastructure costs.85% confidence
Jordan Bridges (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4889: To give state retirees a 10% increase

HB 4889 increases retirement benefits for eligible West Virginia state retirees and their beneficiaries. It provides a 10% phased increase (over three years starting July 1, 2026) to monthly benefits for retirees aged 70+ with at least 25 years of service who currently receive less than $1,000 per month, and for beneficiaries of joint survivor annuities receiving less than $500 per month. The bill applies only to those retired before the bill's effective date and does not affect benefits retroactively.
Jordan Bridges (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 638: Creating Forensic Pathology Recruitment Program

SB 638 creates a program to help West Virginia forensic pathologists repay student loans by covering up to 10% of their outstanding balance annually (capped at $300,000 total over 10 years). It directly affects full-time, board-certified forensic pathologists employed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who hold a West Virginia license, have an accredited medical degree, and carry eligible student loans in good standing. Applicants must submit annual documentation by July 1 to the Department of Health, which verifies eligibility and disburses funds directly to lenders based on available funding. The program requires annual legislative appropriations and limits payments to 12 consecutive months of employment per year of repayment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunding loan repayment for forensic pathologists (medical professionals) strengthens healthcare workforce retention, directly supporting public health services.90% confidence
Tom Takubo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 637: Establishing tax credit for certain physicians who locate to practice in WV

SB 637 creates a tax credit for physicians who move to West Virginia and practice in medically underserved areas. To qualify, physicians must have graduated from an accredited U.S. medical school, completed residency within the past year, and agree to practice in designated underserved areas for six years. The credit equals up to their personal taxable income for three consecutive years, but any unused portion is forfeited after that period. This aims to address West Virginia’s physician shortage by incentivizing new medical professionals to locate in communities with limited healthcare access.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for physicians, providing tax relief as part of fiscal incentive to address healthcare shortages90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes physicians to practice in underserved areas, directly improving healthcare access and addressing physician shortages per bill summary.95% confidence
Tom Takubo (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4864: Providing for election reform and protections

HB 4864 requires West Virginia counties to make all election data - including voting records, system logs, and audit files - publicly accessible under the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to any registered voter, removing all standard exemptions for this information. It mandates random physical inspections of electronic voting systems, restricts certain software, and establishes hand-counting procedures for verification. The bill directly affects all West Virginia counties using electronic voting systems and registered voters seeking election data transparency. Key provisions become effective immediately upon passage, shifting election data access from limited official review to direct public disclosure.
Jim Butler (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4888: To modify child support payments for working parents

HB 4888 would change West Virginia's child support rules so that no payments are required when both parents share equal (50-50) physical custody of a child and both parents work. Currently, child support is calculated based on both parents' incomes, but this bill would eliminate that requirement specifically in cases of equal custody and dual employment. The change applies when a court orders equal time with the child and both parents are employed, meaning neither parent would owe the other child support. This directly affects families with shared custody arrangements where both parents are working full-time.
Jordan Bridges (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 396: Creating WV Job training and Placement Act

SB 396 creates the West Virginia Job Training and Placement Act, allowing certified retailers (specifically "workforce training community centers" meeting strict criteria) to keep 75% of sales tax revenue collected after their first $1 million in annual sales. These retailers must use the retained funds exclusively to provide job training and placement services for people facing barriers to employment, such as disabilities, criminal records, homelessness, or low education. The law requires certified organizations to serve at least three people per $10,000 retained, with an average of 2.25 successful job placements, and to monitor job retention for 90 days. Certification lasts three years, with renewal possible, and organizations must report usage to the state Department of Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects sales tax revenue to fund job training programs via tax retention, aligning with funding essential public services through fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly targets individuals with criminal records for job training services, aiming to reduce recidivism through employment opportunities as part of rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds job training for homeless individuals, directly addressing homelessness under housing topic indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds job training/placement for barrier groups (disabilities, criminal records, etc.), directly advancing employment standards and worker opportunities.90% confidence
Robbie Morris (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4014: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act

HB 4014, the Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act, creates a state-run micro-credential program to recognize skills gained through project-based learning (like critical thinking or trade skills) outside traditional classroom settings. It expands tax credits for businesses funding apprenticeships, modifies tax rules to allow portable benefits contributions for independent contractors without creating employer-employee relationships, and removes proficiency exam requirements for military-trained individuals seeking professional licenses. The bill directly affects workers (especially in skilled trades), employers, training programs, and veterans pursuing licenses. Key mechanisms include standardizing micro-credential recognition across education and employers, and streamlining licensing for military veterans. The bill is currently in the House Finance Committee after passing the Education Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands business tax credits for apprenticeships and modifies tax rules for portable benefits, providing tax relief to businesses under economic development framework.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credits for apprenticeships and enables portable benefits for contractors, directly advancing worker skills development and benefit access per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves proficiency exam barriers for military trainees, facilitating veteran workforce transition and aligning with veteran employment support indicators.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4856: Requiring that all state agency P-card rebates received must go toward stabilizing the PEIA fund

HB 4856 requires all rebates from state agency purchasing cards (P-cards) to be directed entirely to the PEIA Rainy Day Fund, replacing current allocations. Currently, rebates are split between multiple funds (e.g., Purchasing Improvement Fund, Entrepreneurship Fund, Hatfield-McCoy Authority, and State Parks), but this bill eliminates those other transfers. The bill amends WV Code §12-3-10d to mandate that all remaining rebate funds - after any necessary operational costs - be transferred to the PEIA fund within three days of receipt. This directly affects state agencies using P-cards, as their card spending rebates will now solely support the PEIA fund’s stability.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects P-card rebates to PEIA Rainy Day Fund for fiscal stability, strengthening fund management per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects P-card rebates to PEIA Rainy Day Fund, stabilizing state employee health insurance fund (PEIA is public health insurance program for state workers).90% confidence
Corby Dillon (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 652: Relating to distribution of tax revenues collected from data centers

SB 652 changes how property tax revenues from high-impact data centers are distributed in West Virginia. It requires 80% of the tax increment (additional revenue from data center property value growth) to go directly to the county where the data center is located, starting July 1, 2025. The remaining 20% is allocated as follows: 50% to the Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund, 10% to all counties based on population, 5% to an Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, and 5% to an Electric Grid Security Fund. This bill directly affects counties hosting certified high-impact data centers by increasing their local revenue from these facilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 80% of data center tax increment to counties and directs 50% of remaining 20% to Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund, providing tax relief and fiscal management.90% confidence
Joey Garcia (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4875: To provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales)

HB 4875 would increase the minimum monthly pay for all West Virginia state school service personnel by 25% across every salary grade. This applies to employees working more than 3.5 hours daily (full-time equivalent) and half that rate for those working 3.5 hours or less, affecting roles like custodians, cafeteria workers, aides, and specialized staff listed in the pay scale. The bill amends §18A-4-8a of West Virginia law to implement this across all experience levels and job classifications, effective July 1, 2024. The change directly affects all state school service employees covered under the current minimum pay scale structure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 25% pay increase for state school staff, directly increasing government spending on public education services per budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases pay for K-12 school staff (custodians, aides, etc.) by 25%, directly advancing workforce funding and retention in education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum wages for school service personnel by 25%, directly advancing compensation standards for workers in covered roles.95% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 546: Relating to clothing and necessity allowance

SB 546 establishes requirements for clothing and necessity allowances for children in foster care in West Virginia. It mandates that placement providers (foster parents, kinship caregivers, or residential providers) assess each child’s wardrobe and approved necessities (non-clothing items like hygiene products) at initial placement. If lacking, providers must obtain an initial allowance of at least $375 for immediate clothing and essentials, or supplementary allowances up to $175 for extraordinary needs like illness or damaged items. Payment options include a reloadable card (issued within 48 hours), a case worker’s purchasing card, or reimbursement (last resort), with requirements to maintain an inventory tracking the child’s items throughout all placements. The bill directly affects foster children, their caregivers, and the Department of Human Services.
Vince Deeds (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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