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Friday, March 6, 2026 – 52nd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9 a.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 844: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8722
• HB 5457: To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers
• HB 5686: Relating to the timing of payments of annually required deposit into an eligible recipient’s Hope Scholarship account

9 a.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• HB 4352: Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children
• Com. Sub for HB 5067:Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services
• HB 5406: Relating to driving under the influence
• Com. Sub. for HB 5444: Relating to increasing the amount of fees to be paid by parolees for supervision

10:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

12:30 p.m.: Agriculture (208W)

• HB 4462: Prohibition on cell-cultured products

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Thursday, March 5, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Education

• HB 4395: Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4592: Relating to college campus safety
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 5012: Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs
• Bill reported, as amended, to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5354: Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• HB 4561: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4463: Relating to the Board of Sanitarians
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4638: Relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5612: Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 5168: To increase funding for EMS first responders
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

12:30 p.m.: Military

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4364: Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4366: Relating to military interpersonal violence
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Strike and Insert Amendment forHB 5214: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• HB 4951: Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment forHB 5430: Relating to pharmaceutical benefits
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 5437: Creating the Vape Safety Act
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4354: Relating to necessity allowance
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4393: Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 5459: Relating to a tax on managed care organizations
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 788: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0572
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 816: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0430
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 817: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0570
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 819: Supplemental appropriation to Department Health Facilities, fund 0413
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 820: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0186
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 830: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 845: Supplemental Appropriation to Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 848: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0450
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 877: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0256
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 827: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0486
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 840: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 874: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4983: Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
• HB 4265: Rules Bundle 
• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4990: Relating to crimes using gift cards

Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, March 5, 2026 (253 – 239 Senate; 14 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, March 5, 2026 (25 – 15 Senate; 10 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 250: Budget Bill (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4749: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, March 5, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, March 5, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Thursday, March 5, 2026 – 51st Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Education (451M)

• HB 4395: Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel
• HB 4592: Relating to college campus safety
• HB 5012: Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs
• HB 5089: Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials
• HB 5354: Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education
• HB 5537: Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• HB 4561: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office
• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4463: Relating to the Board of Sanitarians
• HB 4638: Relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors
• HB 4546: Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations
• HB 5612: Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex
• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 5168: To increase funding for EMS first responders

10:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• HB 5214: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.
• HB 4629: Relating to medical cessation treatment and research
• HB 4951: Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education
• HB 5086: Relating to peer support services
• HB 5430: Relating to pharmaceutical benefits

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4354: Relating to necessity allowance
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4393: Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan
• Eng. HB 5459: Relating to a tax on managed care organizations
• SB 788: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0572
• SB 816: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0430
• SB 817: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0570
• SB 819: Supplemental appropriation to Department Health Facilities, fund 0413
• SB 820: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0186
• SB 830: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488
• SB 845: Supplemental Appropriation to Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105
• SB 848: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0450
• SB 873: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0256

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• HB 4983: Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center
• HB 4265: Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs

Com. Sub. for HB 4990: Relating to crimes using gift cards

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, March 4, 2026

9 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4053: To establish the blue envelope program
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Health and Human Resources

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. HB 4437: To allow Gold Star parents to receive on free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 4881: Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 4976: To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9 a.m.: Workforce

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5582: Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Health and Human Resources

1 p.m.: Economic Development

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4004: Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4007: Relating to industrial access roads
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4009: Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Com. Sub for HB 4799: To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for Com. Sub for HB 4412: Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (253 – 239 Senate; 14 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (23 – 14 Senate; 9 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 50th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 29: Providing pay increases to members of judiciary (original similar to HB 5471)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 67: Relating to public charter schools
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 144: Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemption
• Eng. SB 182: Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 420: West Virginia First Energy Act (original similar to HB 4991)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 481: Relating to elections
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 499: Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed – (With right to amend) (original similar to HB 5376)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 540: Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation (original similar to HB4579)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 583: Creating emeritus physician license (original similar to HB 5325)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 587: Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials – (With right to amend) (original similar to HB 5171)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 590: Relating to exhibition of obscene material
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 641: Relating generally to aboveground storage tanks – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 649: Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 650: Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients (original similar to HB 4981)
• Eng. SB 677: Relating to professionals licensed by WV Board of Medicine (original similar to HB 5458)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 686: Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 701: Relating to authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 723: Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 805: Relating to abortion pill reversal
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 894: Reforming certain boards and commissions – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 897: Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 963: Protecting due process in firearm confiscation
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 981: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 982: Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 986: Relating to child torture and abused children
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 1036: Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 1060: Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 1074: Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System
• Eng. SB 1083: Requiring registration as sex offender for conviction of indecent exposure to certain minors
• Eng. HB 5682: Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue – (Com. title amend. pending)

SECOND READING

There are no bills on Second Reading for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4053: To establish the blue envelope program
• Eng. HB 4437: To allow Gold Star parents to receive on free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use
• Eng. HB 4881: Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer
• Eng. HB 4976: To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles

9 a.m.: Workforce (208W)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5582: Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF

9:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

1 p.m.: Economic Development (451M)

• Agenda TBA

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance (451M)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4009: Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub for HB 4799: To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
• Com. Sub for HB 4412: Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, March 3, 2026

1 p.m.: Education

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4798: Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5110: Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5212: Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Government Organization

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4005: Skills to work
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4404: Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4484: To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4464: Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 5203: To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

2 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4352: Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 4610: Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• HB 5022: Relating to expanding the programs to be included in the annual capitation rate review
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 5214: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification
• Committee laid the bill over

• HB 4599: Relating to the WV Cares background check variance process
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4730: Developing a Continuum of Independent Living and Transitional Support Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for HB 4028: Relating to sales tax on construction materials
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4089: Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for HB 4126: To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4999: Relating to crimes against athletic officials
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert Amendment forHB 5227: Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (222 – 209 Senate; 13 House)Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (222 – 209 Senate; 13 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (23 – 14 Senate; 9 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 49th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

Time TBA: Education (451M)

• HB 4002: Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory
• HB 4798: Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”
• HB 5110: Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
• HB 5212: Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education

Time TBA: Government Organization (208W)

• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4005: Skills to work
• HB 4501: Relating to Dietitian Licensure Compact
• HB 4404: Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials
• Strike and Insert Amendment for HB 4484: To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property
• HB 4464: Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
• HB 5203: To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• HB 4352: Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children
• HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
• HB 4610: Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act
• HB 5022: Relating to expanding the programs to be included in the annual capitation rate review
• HB 5214: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification
• HB 4599: Relating to the WV Cares background check variance process
• HB 4730: Developing a Continuum of Independent Living and Transitional Support Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
• HB 5096: Relating to removing services from requiring a certificate of need

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for HB 4028: Relating to sales tax on construction materials
• HB 4089: Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
• Com. Sub. for HB 4126: To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for HB 4999: Relating to crimes against athletic officials
• HB 5227: Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes
• Com. Sub. for HB 4466: Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, March 2, 2026

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 894: Reforming certain boards and commissions
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2:30 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• Com. Sub. for SB 641: Altering definition of “aboveground storage tank”
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 540: Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 583: Creating emeritus physician license
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 587: Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 649: Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 897: Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 982: Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 67: Relating to public charter schools
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 701: Relating to authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1074: Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1036: Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 420: West Virginia First Energy Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 499: Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 29: Providing pay increase to members of judiciary
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3:15 p.m.: Judiciary

• SB 481: Relating to elections
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1071: Creating Public Defense and Provisioning Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 963: Protecting due process in firearm confiscation
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 182: Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 986: Creating criminal penalties for child torture
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 686: Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, March 2, 2026 (207 – 196 Senate; 11 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (23 – 14 Senate; 9 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 02-27)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Signed, 03-02)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Signed, 03-02)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Signed, 02-27)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Signed, 02-28)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Monday, March 2, 2026 – 48th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 894: Reforming certain boards and commissions

10:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

Time TBA following Session p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

• Originating Bill 1: Ensuring energy stability, reliability, and affordability

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Agenda TBA

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Agenda TBA

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Friday, February 27, 2026

9 a.m.: Finance

• HB 5682: Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SJR 8: Sheriff’s Succession Amendment
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• Com. Sub. for SB 1060: Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SJR 9: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SJR 11: Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• Com. Sub. for SB 144: Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemption
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 650: Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Relating to abortion pill reversal
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9 a.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 590: Making adult cabaret performance criminal offense in certain circumstances
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 775: Prohibiting state entities from engaging in activity related to sexual orientation
• Chairman laid bill over

• Com. Sub. for SB 723: Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Originating Bill 1: Expanding the crime of indecent exposure
• Originating bill reported to full Senate with recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, February 27, 2026 (191 – 180 Senate; 11 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 27, 2026 (21 – 12 Senate; 9 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 27, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Friday, February 27, 2026 (6 – 4 Senate; 2 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Friday, February 27, 2026 – 45th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9 a.m.: Finance (451M)

• HB 5682: Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue
• SJR 8: Sheriff’s Succession Amendment
• SB 1060: Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps
• Com. Sub. for SJR 9: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment
• Com. Sub. for SJR 11: Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment
• SB 144: Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemption
• Com. Sub. for SB 650: Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients
• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Relating to abortion pill reversal

9 a.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 590: Making adult cabaret performance criminal offense in certain circumstances
• SB 775: Prohibiting state entities from engaging in activity related to sexual orientation
• SB 723: Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states
• Originating Bill 1: Expanding the crime of indecent exposure
• SB 1071: Creating Public Defense and Provisioning Act

10:45 a.m.: Committee on Rules (219M, Senate President’s Conference Room)

12:30 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

• Originating Bill 1: Ensuring energy stability, reliability, and affordability

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Thursday, February 26, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Education

• SB 1024: Allowing rescission or reversal of school closure decisions through July 15
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1044: Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1061: Removing prohibition against reassigning school personnel in certain instances
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1064: Redefining “long-term substitute” as it relates to public school personnel
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1077: Protecting vocational education agriculture programs
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 689: Reducing grade levels in which student is allowed to transfer schools
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 947: Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 970: Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 486: Adding definition of “master aesthetician” to persons licensed under WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 852: Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1011: Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1033: Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 894: Reforming certain boards and commissions
• Committee moved to lay the bill over

• Com. Sub. for SB 981: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• HB 4852: Relating to regulation of foods
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1000: Creating Alternative Nicotine Products Regulatory Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 677: Relating to professionals licensed by WV Board of Medicine
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 114: Creating Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 1012: Developing juvenile inpatient substance use disorder treatment beds in Cabell County
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4089: Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 956: Removing collaborative and supervisory requirements for physician assistants
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 151: Exempting life insurance cash value from Medicaid eligibility calculations
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate without recommendation as to passage, but with recommendation it be referred back to Health and Human Resources

3 p.m.: Finance

• SB 952: Transferring Court Security Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 502: Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 657: Creating Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1053: Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1035: Relating to Judges’ Retirement System
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• SB 1008: Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1037: Repealing prohibition on death penalty
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 715: Requiring WV state agencies give extra consideration to hiring disabled law-enforcement officers
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 1026: Establishing crime of disturbing lawful meeting
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 499: Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, February 26, 2026 (176 – 153 Senate; 10 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 26, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 26, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, February 26, 2026 (6 – 4 Senate; 2 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 44th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Education (451M)

• SB 1024: Allowing rescission or reversal of school closure decisions through July 15
• SB 1044: Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements
• SB 1061: Removing prohibition against reassigning school personnel in certain instances
• SB 1064: Redefining “long-term substitute” as it relates to public school personnel
• SB 1077: Protecting vocational education agriculture programs
• SB 689: Reducing grade levels in which student is allowed to transfer schools

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 947: Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18
• SB 970: Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations
• Com. Sub. for SB 486: Adding definition of “master aesthetician” to persons licensed under WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
• Com. Sub. for SB 852: Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail
• Com. Sub. for SB 1011: Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically
• SB 1033: Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land
• Com. Sub. for SB 894: Reforming certain boards and commissions
• Com. Sub. for SB 981: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• SB 972: Relating to education placements during child abuse and neglect investigations
• HB 4852: Relating to regulation of foods
• SB 1000: Creating Alternative Nicotine Products Regulatory Act
• SB 677: Relating to professionals licensed by WV Board of Medicine
• SB 114: Creating Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program
• SB 1012: Developing juvenile inpatient substance use disorder treatment beds in Cabell County
• HB 4089: Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
• SB 956: Removing collaborative and supervisory requirements for physician assistants
• SB 151: Exempting life insurance cash value from Medicaid eligibility calculations
• SB 729: Setting forth mandatory Medicaid program requirements
• SB 993: Providing requirements for midwife licensure

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 399: Creating Bring Them Home Fund
• SB 847: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0489
• SB 952: Transferring Court Security Fund
• Com. Sub. for SB 502: Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 657: Creating Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges
• Com. Sub. for SB 1053: Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 1008: Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation
• SB 1037: Repealing prohibition on death penalty
• SB 715: Requiring WV state agencies give extra consideration to hiring disabled law-enforcement officers
• SB 963: Protecting due process in firearm confiscation
• SB 1026: Establishing crime of disturbing lawful meeting
• SB 499: Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Thursday, February 26, 2026

• SR 52: Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day (Weld)
• SR 53: Congratulating George Washington High School Cheerleading team on placing third in Division II National High School Cheerleading Championship (Charnock)
• SR 54: Recognizing Christy Martin for her remarkable achievements in boxing (Helton)

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 25, 2026

9 a.m.: Natural Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 996: Creating Jennings Randolph Lake State Park
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

10 a.m.: Pensions

• SB 1074: Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Select Committee on School Choice

• Com. Sub. for SB 644: Requiring State Treasurer participate in federal tax credit scholarship program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1017: Establishing Charter School Direct Loan Program and Charter School Credit Enhancement Program
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 966: Changing requirements for home school instruction
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating Bill 1: Establishing the School Finance Transparency Commission
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance

• SB 725: Creating First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Originating Bill 1: Relating to PEIA fraud prevention
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• SB 954: Relating to health insurance for living organ donors
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Agriculture

• Com. Sub. for SB 898: Valuing certain building used solely for agricultural purposes
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 714: Relating generally to practice of veterinary medicine
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 63: Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 194: Updating definition of “disabled veteran taxpayer”
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 741: Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1065: Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 141: Increasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain members
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 937: Establishing community-based child welfare system program
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 459: Amending Best Interests of Child Protection Act of 2022 to include step-sibling
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4749: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SJR 9: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SJR 11: Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (163 – 153 Senate; 10 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (17 – 10 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (6 – 4 Senate; 2 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Signed, 02-25)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Signed, 02-25)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Signed, 02-25)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change.

Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 43rd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9 a.m.: Natural Resources (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 996: Creating Jennings Randolph Lake State Park

10 a.m.: Pensions (451M)

• SB 1074: Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System
• SB 1076: Authorizing municipalities to elect to participate in Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Fund

1 p.m.: Select Committee on School Choice (208W)

• SB 644: Requiring State Treasurer participate in federal tax credit scholarship program
• SB 1017: Establishing Charter School Direct Loan Program and Charter School Credit Enhancement Program
• SB 966: Changing requirements for home school instruction

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance (451M)

• SB 725: Creating First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act
• Originating Bill: PEIA
• SB 954: Relating to health insurance for living organ donors

2 p.m.: Agriculture (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 898: Valuing certain building used solely for agricultural purposes

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 714: Relating generally to practice of veterinary medicine
• SB 63: Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act
• SB 194: Updating definition of “disabled veteran taxpayer”
• Com. Sub. for SB 741: Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process
• SB 1065: Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 459: Amending Best Interests of Child Protection Act of 2022 to include step-sibling
• HB 4749: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights
• Com. Sub for SB 937: Establishing community-based child welfare system program
• SB 527: Creating process of obtaining and adjudicating pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition. (HB 4603, if received from the House)
• SB 1009: Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing duties

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• SR 51: Designating February 26, 2026, as Human Resources Day (Oliverio)

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, February 24, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Education

• Originating Bill 1: Support for low enrollment counties and extremely remote schools
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 1048: Transferring responsibility of school position eliminations to WV Board of Education
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. forSB 929: Requiring State Auditor issue notice of noncompliance to county boards for untimely reports
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. forSB 1020: Allowing up to five educational leave days within definition of “excused absence”
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 587: Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 1006: Providing equal share of funds from fire and casualty premium tax to all departments
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 651: Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1015: Establishing Drainage Relief Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 762: Relating to comprehensive reform of state’s water infrastructure systems
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 701: Relating to authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• SB 1036: Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. forSB 44: Relating to sale of homemade food items
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 619: Creating Stop the Bleed Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Education

• SB 906: Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 993: Providing requirements for midwife licensure
• Committee tabled the bill

• Com. Sub. forSB 1003: Improving access to medical services in rural areas
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 1055: Conducting rate study for substance use disorder
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 744: Relating to Critical Incident Review Team
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 897: Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Economic Development

• Com. Sub. for SB 939: Creating WV Reshoring Manufacturing Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 893: Providing tax credits for expenditures and activities related to biochar manufacturing
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 676: Allowing certain Capitol police officers to participate in WV State Police Retirement System
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 977: Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 978: Authorizing certain municipalities to become members of Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 697: Relating to state road system
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. forSB 901: Creating truancy pre-trial diversion program
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. forSB 541: Requiring circuit courts make certain findings fact and conclusions of law as it relates to court’s order
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for HB 4022: CPS Allocation
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SJR 8: Sheriff’s Succession Amendment
• Joint Resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

Com. Sub. forSJR 21: Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Amendment

• Committee substitute for the Joint Resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (152 – 143 Senate; 9 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (16 – 9 Senate; 7 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4088: Relating to certified public accountants (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4196: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4335: Relating to Medicaid providers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4696: Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4740: Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4982: Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (4 – 1 Senate; 3 House)

• SCR 1: Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructure (Adopted, 01-29)
• HCR 1: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 2: Amending Rule 31 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-14)
• HCR 3: House Infrastructure Naming Resolution (Adopted, 01-29)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (1 – 1 Senate)

SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Signed, 02-23)Committee times and agendas are subject to change.

Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999