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in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 383: Division of Natural Resources rule relating to deer hunting

SB 383 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a specific rule (58 CSR 50) governing deer hunting regulations. The bill formally approves a rule the Division had already proposed and filed in the State Register on March 31, 2025. This procedural authorization affects deer hunters in West Virginia by allowing the Division to enforce the established rule without needing new legislative action. The bill itself does not change hunting rules but confirms the Division's authority to enforce the existing rule.
Patricia Rucker (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4877: Relating to modifying the priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles to make consistent with federal law

HB 4877 modifies West Virginia's insurance law to align with federal standards for rental vehicles. It requires that when a driver test-drives a vehicle or uses a loaner provided by a business (such as a car dealership), the driver's personal insurance coverage is primary and the business's insurance is secondary. This change directly affects drivers using test drives or loaner vehicles and the businesses that provide them. The bill ensures state law matches federal requirements, eliminating inconsistencies in insurance coverage priority for these specific scenarios.
Clay Riley (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4879: To revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State Guard

This bill revises West Virginia's legal framework for the State Guard, establishing a formal structure to operate alongside the National Guard. It requires the Governor to create five regional regiments by September 2026, each with headquarters, battalions, medical units, and engineering teams staffed by volunteers aged 16+ (open to all genders). Members must complete 12 hours of monthly training, including at least one 8-hour block, with coordination allowed with local emergency services. Funding will be managed through a dedicated annual budget line item, with unused funds carrying over to future fiscal years.
Bill Ridenour (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4895: Relating to establishing an unborn child tax credit

HB 4895 would create a $2,000 state income tax exemption for each unborn child carried by a West Virginia resident individual, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027. The exemption applies to any pregnancy at any stage of development that is not aborted, as defined in the bill. This policy reduces taxable income for qualifying residents rather than providing direct cash payments. The bill directly affects West Virginia taxpayers who are pregnant and filing state income taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a $2,000 tax exemption reducing taxable income for pregnant residents, providing direct tax relief under state taxation policy.95% confidence
Lisa White (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4469: Establish residency requirements for county surveyor be a resident of the state and provide exemption for holding more than one office.

HB 4469 requires county surveyors first elected or appointed after January 1, 2027, to be West Virginia residents, defined as someone who lives in the state and has intent to stay (e.g., holds a driver's license, pays state taxes, or registers vehicles there). It does not affect current county surveyors but applies to future appointments. The bill also creates a process for county surveyors to request exemptions from the Ethics Commission if they wish to hold multiple public offices simultaneously. These exemptions require demonstrating the office is not widely available, requires personal prestige, and allows financial gain outside the role.
Chuck Sheedy (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 381: Division of Natural Resources rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping

This bill authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a previously filed rule (58 CSR 46) that defines key terms used in hunting and trapping regulations. It does not create new hunting rules but formally approves an existing administrative rule for public use. The rule directly affects hunters, trappers, and wildlife management by clarifying terminology in existing laws. This procedural bill has no new policy changes - it simply confirms the Division's authority to use the defined terms in their regulations.
Patricia Rucker (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4890: A 10% raise to non-uniformed corrections workers

HB 4890 would provide a 10% annual pay increase for non-uniformed administrative staff and personnel at West Virginia's Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment aims to address staffing challenges by helping retain current workers and attract new employees to these correctional facilities. Funding would come from general revenue for the Division of Corrections and Juvenile Services, and from a special revenue fund for the Regional Jail Authority, avoiding additional general fund appropriations. The bill also requires that the pay increase be applied even if it exceeds the current maximum pay grade for an employee's position.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds correctional staff pay increases via general revenue, strengthening public service staffing and retention. Directly advances state budget allocation for essential government operations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds correctional staff salaries to address staffing challenges, supporting operational stability in corrections, aligning with funding indicators for criminal justice support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases wages for correctional workers by 10% to address staffing challenges, advancing worker compensation standards per bill summary.95% confidence
Jordan Bridges (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 639: Levying user fee on cigarettes to support EMS

SB 639 levies a new user fee on cigarette sales in West Virginia, directed specifically to fund Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. The bill creates a special revenue fund to collect and allocate all fee revenue exclusively for EMS support, including staffing, equipment, and training. It applies only to traditional cigarettes (as defined in the bill), not other tobacco products like e-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. The fee will be paid by cigarette manufacturers and retailers as part of their tax obligations, with all funds legally required to support state EMS services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLevies new cigarette user fee to fund EMS programs via dedicated revenue fund, directly increasing public service funding allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dedicated revenue fund exclusively for EMS staffing, equipment, and training, directly funding emergency healthcare services per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Tom Takubo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4858: Determine credits for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment

HB 4858 establishes a 25% state income tax credit for property owners who rehabilitate certified historic buildings in West Virginia. It directly affects residential and commercial property owners who restore structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as "certified historic structures" by the National Park Service and West Virginia Division of Culture and History. The bill defines "qualified rehabilitation expenditures" using federal standards (26 U.S.C. §47), requires projects to meet Secretary of the Interior rehabilitation standards, and creates a centralized process for claiming the credit. It replaces older, fragmented provisions with a unified system and includes procedures for credit recapture if requirements aren't met.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% state income tax credit for historic building rehabilitation, reducing tax liability for property owners - direct tax relief under fiscal incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credit for rehabilitating historic residential buildings, promoting housing preservation and development through financial incentive.80% confidence
Joe Funkhouser (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4867: To clarify the process of royalty payments for wells in this state.

HB 4867 (West Virginia) clarifies royalty payment processes for oil and gas well owners. It requires operators to provide detailed monthly reports to royalty owners, including production volumes, sale prices, deductions, and contact information for each well. Operators may accumulate payments until exceeding $100 per owner but must pay at least annually, and must pay interest (prime rate + 2%, compounded quarterly) for late payments beyond 120 days. This bill directly affects mineral rights owners and oil/gas operators by increasing transparency and enforcing timely payments.
Jimmy Willis (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4901: Modifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s Compensation

HB 4901 modifies West Virginia's workers' compensation system to create a new award category for miners with occupational pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) who have pulmonary massive fibroids but no current breathing impairment. This change allows affected miners to file claims earlier, before symptoms develop, addressing a gap where future impairment would otherwise fall outside filing deadlines. The bill specifically establishes payment guidelines for this condition under Section 23-4-2 of the West Virginia Code. It directly affects coal miners diagnosed with early-stage pneumoconiosis who have not yet experienced respiratory symptoms. The key mechanism is the new compensation category, enabling timely benefits for a condition that may cause future health issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies workers' comp to expand coverage for black lung disease, enabling earlier medical claims and improving access to treatment for affected miners.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' comp benefits by creating new category for early claims of miners with black lung disease, protecting rights before symptoms develop.90% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 4859: Allowing a county board of education participating in the operation of a multicounty vocational center to withdraw

HB 4859 allows county boards of education participating in a multicounty vocational center to integrate career technical education programs directly into their local high schools instead of sending students to the centralized facility. County boards may choose to host either a state-approved program or a locally developed program within their high school. The bill modifies construction rules to permit counties to plan vocational facilities at existing high schools, considering factors like travel distance and facility conditions. This change gives counties more flexibility in delivering vocational training while maintaining coordination with existing multicounty centers.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables local integration of vocational programs in high schools, increasing accessibility and flexibility for students without defunding. Supports educational access and program enhancement.90% confidence
Joe Funkhouser (R)
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