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87th Legislature

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2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Jennifer Nance on January 27, 2026 20:02
I strongly support sanctioning women’s wrestling in West Virginia. As a parent of a competitive freshman daughter who wrestles and an 8th grade daughter just starting out, I’ve seen firsthand how this sport builds confidence, discipline, and resilience in young women. Right now, female wrestlers put in the same work and dedication as their male teammates but don’t receive the same recognition, opportunities, or protections that come with a sanctioned sport. Sanctioning women’s wrestling would ensure safer competition, fairer opportunities, and a clear pathway for growth at the high school level. More importantly, it sends a message to girls like my daughters that their hard work matters and that West Virginia values equity in athletics. I urge you to support sanctioning women’s wrestling so our daughters can compete, grow, and succeed on an equal playing field.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Ryan Russell on January 27, 2026 19:47
This is a great step forward for Girls wrestling and the numbers will most likely double if passed and should have already been done the wvssac has dropped the ball again and would great if you guys could pick it up. Girls deserve to be able to complete just the same as the the boys and get to wrestle Girls only
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Kayla Bain on January 27, 2026 19:44
Support Women’s Wrestling Opportunities in West Virginia Dear Delegate, I am writing to ask for your support of women’s wrestling opportunities in West Virginia schools. Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the nation. It provides young women with opportunities for athletic participation, college scholarships, leadership development, and personal growth. Many neighboring states already recognize and support women’s wrestling programs, and West Virginia students deserve the same opportunities. Supporting women’s wrestling promotes equity in athletics and gives more students a chance to succeed both on and off the mat. I encourage you to support legislation, funding, or policy initiatives that expand women’s wrestling programs at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. Thank you for your time, service, and consideration. I appreciate your commitment to the students and families of West Virginia. Sincerely, Kayla Bain and my daughter, Charlotte Bain 6 years old Calhoun County
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Jarrod Anderson on January 27, 2026 19:27
We support women's wrestling
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: James Ramos on January 27, 2026 18:49
Do not pass HB 4013. Counties in southern WV are already dealing with inadequate amounts of safe drinking water. An introduction of data centers into the area may further compromise people's access to much needed water. Additionally, I have further concerns as to how the necessary infrastructure to power such centers would be developed - likely through use of taxpayer money.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Kristina Bragg on January 27, 2026 18:44
As a mother of six, with three boys currently in wrestling for the past 7 years and our youngest daughter will be starting soon, I wish we had a women’s wrestling team when my oldest two daughters were coming up in school. The discipline and self worth that wrestling instills is unlike any other sport. Girls/women need this as much, if not more than boys, as they grow up and deal with first adolescence and then adulthood. I support this bill for the WVSSAC to sanction women’s wrestling in high school and hope they will also eventually do it for middle school too.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Stephanie Bosley on January 27, 2026 18:36

Please make girls wrestling a sanction sport.

2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Sydney on January 27, 2026 18:33
I would love to see this happen! My daughter loves wrestling and has been wrestling for youth for 4 years in a club.  High school will be quickly approaching and this would be great for our state!
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: David Hanshaw on January 27, 2026 18:27
The cons outweigh the pros on this one. These data centers require tremendous amounts of energy and water. Our municipalities and counties in Southern WV don't have adequate, reliable, and safe drinking water as it stands. This would only magnify the problem. Since we are within 500 miles of half the US population. Why not explore warehousing and transportation jobs to start with.U
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Donna Lori Shaffer on January 27, 2026 18:12
This is the fastest growing girls sport and WV is falling behind. Yes, my granddaughter wrestles and I'm very proud of her. Please pass House Bill 4834. Sincerely, Donna Lori Shaffer
2026 Regular Session HB4067 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Melissa Colagrosso on January 27, 2026 18:06
This bill will help strengthen and stabilize existing childcare providers. Many existing providers have closed classrooms due to the inability to hire qualified staff. The low wages available due to WV childcare subsidy payment rates are inadequate to recruit staff. Adding childcare as a benefit will allow parents who have left the workforce to return. If WV pays for childcare for one child so the child's parent can work in a childcare setting, that will open 9 additional spots for other jobs in the community. Childcare is the workforce behind the workforce. Please prioritize this bill. Save my childcare center and the 150 families that rely on it to work.
2026 Regular Session HB4433 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 18:03
I think the only way you could have convinced me that this bill is anything other than racist and hateful would have been passing Del. Young's proposed amendment making the transport illegal only if the accused offender was getting paid to do it. As it currently is written, I do not think HB 4433 should pass. The people you're targeting are struggling enough as it is. Allow those of us who wish to help them to do it.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Angela Way on January 27, 2026 18:03
Say Yes to Girls Wrestling!!!
2026 Regular Session HB4208 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 18:00
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4209 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 18:00
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4210 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 18:00
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4211 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:59
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4212 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:59
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4213 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:59
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4214 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:59
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Nancy Watkins on January 27, 2026 17:57
It is time for West Virginia to move into this century and sanction women’s wrestling! Women and girls in WV deserve the same opportunities as boys! They also deserve the same opportunities that are opening up to girls in other states because of wrestling. Do not hold these girls back any longer!!!!!
2026 Regular Session HB4207 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:56
Environmental rule-making bills must protect public health, clean water, and air quality while ensuring transparency and accountability. Weakening regulatory authority or fast-tracking permissive rules places communities at risk and shifts long-term costs onto taxpayers. West Virginia has already paid a high price for lax oversight. I urge lawmakers to oppose any measures that dilute environmental safeguards.
2026 Regular Session HB4331 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:55
Bills affecting wildlife management and natural resources must be guided by science, conservation principles, and long-term environmental stewardship—not short-term political pressure. Any changes to DNR authority or wildlife regulation should prioritize ecosystem health, public access, and sustainability. I urge the House to carefully scrutinize HB 4330 and HB 4331 and reject provisions that weaken environmental protections.
2026 Regular Session HB4330 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:54
Bills affecting wildlife management and natural resources must be guided by science, conservation principles, and long-term environmental stewardship—not short-term political pressure. Any changes to DNR authority or wildlife regulation should prioritize ecosystem health, public access, and sustainability. I urge the House to carefully scrutinize HB 4330 and HB 4331 and reject provisions that weaken environmental protections.
2026 Regular Session HB4080 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Rebecca Moran on January 27, 2026 17:54
Not only is this bill unnecessary, it would place an undue burden on Municipalities that would be forced to amend their Charters.  For many municipalities, this is not an easy process and means putting items on a ballot (or holding a special election).  After all of that, if it is the will of the people to keep their municipal elections non-partisan (and they vote as such) Municipalities would not be able to amend their Charter but would then be in violation of state code. Most of the issues that Councils and Mayors deal with on a municipal level are not partisan issues.  Clean water, sewer, planning and zoning....these all occur through non-partisan governance.  If one wants to know the party of any candidate, all they need to do is ask.  No one is being deceptive.
2026 Regular Session HB4456 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:54
I urge caution and opposition to HB 4456. Expanding or formalizing law enforcement cooperation related to immigration or cross-jurisdictional enforcement risks entangling local agencies in federal actions that may undermine constitutional rights, due process, and community trust. Our state is NOT a border state and weaponizing our law enforcement officers in ways that harm community trust should not be underestimated. Public safety depends on cooperation between residents and law enforcement—not policies that create fear or overreach.
2026 Regular Session HB4093 (Education)
Comment by: Hugh Michael Roy on January 27, 2026 17:53
As a public educator, this bill terrifies me. Even a trained police officer is only 25% accurate in a fire fight. How can we expect a citizen who has passed the barest of background checks to be more accurate? In all lilkihood, this will result in more deaths from guns, not less.
2026 Regular Session HB4653 (Energy and Public Works)
Comment by: Paula Salvo on January 27, 2026 17:52
This bill should be pasted to protect all consumers from unfair practices of public utilities.
2026 Regular Session HB4457 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:52
HB 4457 strengthens democratic participation by allowing unaffiliated voters greater access to primary elections. Encouraging broader civic engagement improves legitimacy, representation, and voter confidence. West Virginia should be lowering barriers to participation, not reinforcing exclusionary systems. I support HB 4457 as a step toward a healthier democratic process.
2026 Regular Session HB4060 (Finance)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:51
HB 4060 would move West Virginia backward by discouraging or limiting modern electronic payment systems. In an economy that relies on efficiency, security, and accessibility, reverting to outdated payment methods increases administrative cost, fraud risk, and inconvenience for residents and businesses. This bill undermines modernization efforts and fiscal responsibility and should be rejected.
2026 Regular Session HB4074 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Hugh Michael Roy on January 27, 2026 17:50
This seems incredible. I am a public educator, and many of my coworkers have confided in me that most of their salary goes toward childcare. My wife and I are currently childless, and the cost of child care is one of the largest contributing factors. THIS is a Pro-Life bill that actually cares about children after they are born rather than force parents into dire financial straits.
2026 Regular Session HB4034 (Education)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:50
I oppose HB 4034 because it fails to improve educational outcomes while raising serious First Amendment and free-speech concerns. Public education policy should focus on student achievement, critical thinking, and inclusion—not ideological enforcement that creates legal risk and distracts from learning. This bill does not address teacher shortages, funding inequities, or student support needs, and should not advance.
2026 Regular Session HB4052 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:49
HB 4052 raises serious constitutional concerns due to vague or overly broad language that could be applied inconsistently or abusively. Laws governing harassment must be narrowly tailored to protect people without infringing on free speech or lawful conduct. This bill risks chilling constitutionally protected activity while granting excessive discretion in enforcement. I respectfully urge lawmakers to reconsider or reject HB 4052.
2026 Regular Session HB4433 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:48
I oppose HB 4433. This bill appears to expand state power in ways that undermine fairness, due process, and human dignity without demonstrating a clear public benefit. Laws should reduce harm and improve outcomes, not expose the state to increased legal risk or arbitrary enforcement. West Virginians deserve legislation grounded in evidence, constitutional protections, and proportionality—not punitive measures that fail to address root causes. I urge the House to reject HB 4433.
2026 Regular Session HB4070 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Hugh Michael Roy on January 27, 2026 17:47
I can't put into words how stupid this is, but I'll try. How do we test if they have "immunity" from their exposure? Have you heard of Typhoid Mary, who was technically immune to Typhus but able to transfer it? Who is lobbying you to remove vaccine requirements? West Virginian lives are not for sale.
2026 Regular Session HB4063 (Educational Choice)
Comment by: Hugh Michael Roy on January 27, 2026 17:45
I do not support further development of "school choice". As a public educator, I frequently have students who return from home school and private school who are several grade levels behind in fundamental skills. Additionally, school choice removes valuable funding from public schools, and public schools are able to do more good with each dollar they are given when compared to private schools, charter schools, and homeschooling co-ops.
2026 Regular Session HB4674 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:44
HB 4674 is yet another attempt by the state of West Virginia to control the healthcare of women. My body, my choice! Do not vote in favor of this bill. It not only criminalizes life-saving drugs that can be used to induce medically necessary abortions, but it also includes language suggesting that the life of a fetus is more valuable than the life of it's mother (or, I guess, incubator would be a more accurate term).
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Marie White on January 27, 2026 17:41
My daughter is in 6th grade and just started wrestling this year.  She has fallen in love with the sport. My son wrestled his last 2 years in high school after working hard to get a program established at his high school.  My youngest son is 7 and this is his second year wrestling.  We have quickly become a wrestling family and love this sport. Girls need the same recognition as boys especially in wrestling. We support this bill.
2026 Regular Session HB4037 (Education)
Comment by: Hugh Michael Roy on January 27, 2026 17:41
This bill seems to be a dramatic cut to school boards (no more than 27). In many cases, schools must compete for attention, funding, and staff even within their own county. In addition to this, I can't imagine the affect this may have on personal matters, especially in relation to Reduction in Force (RIF). I fear this is another attack in the decades long battle on public education.
2026 Regular Session HB4080 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Abigail Wiernik on January 27, 2026 17:40
I strongly oppose HB 4080, which would force municipal elections in West Virginia to become partisan. Local government is where residents address practical, non-ideological issues—water systems, public safety, infrastructure, zoning, and budgeting. Requiring party labels in mayoral and city council races undermines local decision-making by injecting national partisan conflict into offices that are meant to be accountable directly to neighbors, not party machines. Nonpartisan municipal elections encourage broader participation, reduce barriers for qualified candidates, and keep the focus on competence and community needs rather than party loyalty. This bill risks discouraging civic engagement, shrinking candidate pools, and further eroding trust in local government at a time when transparency and collaboration are urgently needed. I urge the Legislature to reject HB 4080 and preserve local control and nonpartisan governance in our municipalities.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Mary Coon on January 27, 2026 17:36
My granddaughter is 9 years old and she loves wrestling,she has been doing it since she was 6.
2026 Regular Session HB4185 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:36
How about NO. There is no reason that any person outside of military forces in a war zone would actually need a machine gun. It would make mass shootings more devastating, if that's what you're going for.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Jackie Lyons on January 27, 2026 17:35
As a mother of a women's wrestler I would love to see the become sanctioned.   My daughter loves this sport and deserves the chance to compete to her highest potential.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Kiana Crady on January 27, 2026 17:32
Wrestling is such an incredible sport my family has fallen in love with. It shows so much physical strength along with a ton of mental strength. We have came so far for women let’s not stop growing this sport for these young woman! On our local team we have such a strong girls team growing and they are the most incredible young women. So powerful and giving them recognition and support is just what they need to keep going to the top.
2026 Regular Session HB4175 (Government Organization)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:32
As a person who enjoys not giving the state more of my money, I say vote yes to pass this repeal. However, it does make me worry about the safety issues that could come with it in the next few years as people decide they don't need to perform upkeep to their vehicles.
2026 Regular Session HB4080 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Melinda Vincent on January 27, 2026 17:32
Why are you trying to dictate if municipalities can have non-partisan elections for mayor and city council.  That should be up to the people that live there.  We have enough division in tvhis state and country because of parties.  Let's not take it to the local level too.
2026 Regular Session HB4710 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:29
Sounds like a reasonable change. Probably also a good idea to prohibit an elected official from switching parties WHILE THEY ARE SERVING.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Brandi Young on January 27, 2026 17:27
I am writing in support of Women’s Wrestling being sanctioned by the WVSSAC. It is important to sanction events for women athletes across the state for college scholarship programs that could benefit West Virginian students.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:26
I fully support the passing of this bill! Vote yes!
2026 Regular Session HB4371 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:25
It is well past time for WV to catch up to our neighboring states on the legalization of THC and marijuana products! Think of the tax money we could bring in that is currently being handed over to Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio as WV residents simply cross the border to buy these items. I'm not sure how this topic is still under debate! PASS IT!
2026 Regular Session HB4080 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Trina Barrett on January 27, 2026 17:25
You cannot judge a candidates values, competence, etc. by their party affiliation. Keep municipal elections nonpartisan. We have enough partisanship and requiring changes in charters, by laws, etc. makes no sense. Keep the politics out of our small towns. Why are you messing up a good thing? This will just make more division in our small town.
2026 Regular Session HB4674 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Cheryl Middleton on January 27, 2026 17:23
I am writing to you today as a constituent to express my strong opposition to House Bill 4674. This legislation represents a direct infringement on the fundamental rights of West Virginian women to make their own healthcare decisions and access safe, FDA-approved medical treatments. By targeting "abortifacients," HB 4674 creates a climate of fear for healthcare providers and places further barriers in front of women—particularly survivors of sexual assault—who are already navigating the state's extremely restrictive reproductive laws. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned by the lopsided nature of this legislative session’s priorities. If the Legislature is intent on forcing women to carry pregnancies to term, even in the most tragic of circumstances, I have two pressing questions for you: 1. Where are the amendments to increase criminal penalties for men who commit acts of rape or incest? If the state is to be a "pro-life" state, it must be equally aggressive in punishing the perpetrators of the violence that leads to these pregnancies. 2. Why is the focus solely on restricting the victim's autonomy rather than ensuring the harshest possible accountability for the offender? Currently, we see no legislative movement to match these healthcare restrictions with mandatory maximum sentencing or enhanced penalties for those who commit the crimes of rape and incest that result in a pregnancy. HB 4674 violates the bodily autonomy of women while doing nothing to address the root causes of sexual violence or provide justice for survivors. I urge you to vote NO on HB 4674 and instead focus on legislation that protects the safety and rights of all West Virginians. I look forward to hearing your position on this bill and whether you intend to support harsher penalties for the perpetrators of sexual violence in our state.
2026 Regular Session HB4073 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:21
As a parent, I implore you... do not pass this bill! The majority of the WV population has told you time and time again that we trust SCIENCE when it comes to medicine. The current mandated immunizations for admissions to public schools are the reason why those diseases were eradicated! The law as it is currently written does NOT require parents to vaccinate their kids. It only requires vaccination if they want to enroll their kids in public school. Therefore, the parents who want the exemptions should just apply for the school voucher program and use those funds to homeschool their children. We require herd immunity to keep our communities safe from these diseases and allowing children into our public schools without these vaccines would be irresponsible.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Josh Flesher on January 27, 2026 17:20
Girls wrestling is the fastest growing sport in the country. My daughter started wrestling 5 years ago. She was uncertain where she fit in. Wrestling gave her an voice and laid a foundation of self confidence. Through hard work and dedication she is looking to defend her Middle School State title in Charleston at the end of February. I have had the honor of coaching girls from across the state at the youth, middle school, and high school level and can say for certain that their hard work and dedication to the sport of wrestling warrants their own place in high school athletics in West Virginia. I urge you to cast your votes to sanction girls wrestling.
2026 Regular Session HB4459 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 17:13
I agree with the legislators' concerns about the use of kratom. I do not know if making it a schedule 1 drug is the right way to control its use due to it being such a new product and not at all regulated or studied by the FDA. I have read about cases where this drug has been used to help addicts get off "worse" drugs... but I have also read about instances where people who had no prior drug addiction struggles start using kratom and then go through withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop use.
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: Cheryl Middleton on January 27, 2026 17:13
  I am writing to you today as a constituent to express my deep concerns regarding House Bill 4013, the "Mountaineer Flexible Tax Credit Act of 2026." While economic growth is vital for West Virginia, the framework proposed in this bill presents significant risks to our local communities and our most precious natural resource: our water. My primary concerns center on the following issues: Erosion of Local Authority • Centralized Control: The bill shifts the power to certify and negotiate major industrial projects to a state-level Authority. This diminishes the ability of our local county commissions and city councils to ensure that new developments align with community-led planning and zoning. • Negotiated Compliance: The "flexible" nature of the Mountaineer Flex Agreements could allow the state to bypass local standards in favor of securing corporate investments, leaving residents with little say in the projects happening in their own backyards. Threats to Water Resources • Industrial Water Consumption: The bill specifically targets "niche" industries like large-scale data centers. These facilities are known to consume millions of gallons of water daily. Without specific guardrails in HB 4013, I am concerned about the long-term sustainability of our local aquifers and municipal water supplies. • Infrastructure Costs: While corporations receive substantial tax credits, the bill does not mandate that they cover the massive upgrades to water and sewer infrastructure required for their operations. This risks shifting the financial burden of industrial utility expansion onto local taxpayers and existing utility customers. • Lack of Environmental Protections: The bill focuses almost exclusively on financial metrics and job counts, failing to include mandatory protections for water conservation or the prevention of industrial runoff. West Virginia’s water is not just a commodity; it is the lifeblood of our tourism, agriculture, and public health. We should not be incentivizing industries to "absurdly diminish" their tax liability while simultaneously straining the resources our communities depend on. I urge you to oppose HB 4013 in its current form and advocate for amendments that restore local control and implement strict protections for our state’s water infrastructure. Thank you for your time and for your service to our district. I look forward to hearing your position on this critical matter.  
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Woodrow Turner on January 27, 2026 17:11
Making women’s wrestling a sanctioned sport is a must for West Virginia female athletes. Immediately upon sanctioning, another step towards the equality of opportunity promised by Title IX is achieved.  For no other reason, this makes this bill worth a yes vote. More importantly, sanctioning the sport of women’s wrestling immediately provides an economic benefit to the State of West Virginia in that teams from other states will be able to come to West Virginia to compete. In addition, states such as Missouri and Pennsylvania have seen incredible growth AFTER sanctioning. Most importantly, our West Virginia female wrestlers have earned a sanctioned sport through their dedication, sweat, tears, and blood.  West Virginia has sent national placers, Ironman and Powerade placers, and competitors to the highest level. A yes vote is respectfully requested.
2026 Regular Session HB4669 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Nicole on January 27, 2026 17:05
Please pass this bill. If people want fluoride in their water they can add it. But we cannot take it out.. so please let us choose what we want in our water. Thank you.
2026 Regular Session HB4371 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Seneca on January 27, 2026 17:05
  1. I'm a tax payer, land owner and registered voter. I fully support HB4371. It's time WV! Mountaineers are always free.
2026 Regular Session HB4073 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Zach on January 27, 2026 16:57
Please pass this bill. Wv deserves medical freedom. Where there is a risk, there must be a choice.
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: Randi Preston on January 27, 2026 16:57
As a citizen and landowner of this state, this bill lacks the true responsibility to hold these businesses accountable for their due taxes, accountable to local representatives as they are the ones who are boots on the ground and going to be the first to recognize any issues. There are no requirements for investing infrastructure that they are going to drawing from as they use immense amounts of water. There are many areas that already suffer due to lack of water. Drawing businesses in and not charging them taxes might be to their advantage, but our friends and neighbors need help. There can be advantages to new business, but they need oversight! No FOIA is asking for trouble. This would be the next robber barons of West Virginia's  future just like there was with coal, oil & gas, and now data centers. Don't let this new knowledge take advantage of West Virginia's people once again. Please fix this legislation before we are the victims yet once again!
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Douglas Marquette on January 27, 2026 16:51
Bill should be passed
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Stephen Kelley on January 27, 2026 16:42
Girl's wrestling needs to be a sanctioned high school sport in WV.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Jayne simmons on January 27, 2026 16:42
We need girl wrestling in schools!
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Sandy Young on January 27, 2026 16:37

Been needed to happen catch our girls up to the rest of the nation 💯

2026 Regular Session HB4459 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Deana Lucion on January 27, 2026 16:36
To whom it may concern:   Honorable Senators,   I am writing to express extreme dislike of this bill and I am hoping that you will take into consideration the revenue that this brings into our state. Granted we need to make sure everything is tested and AKA certified I am strictly against you voting to completely make a plant a SCH 1. This is savagely a disadvantage to those of us  who have successfully QUIT opioids and other hard drugs with using kratom alone.  There have been no recorded ODs there always has been other substances involved. God made these plants and pharma is trying to stop anyone from healing themselves.
2026 Regular Session HB4710 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Tanganyika Medina on January 27, 2026 16:33
Great. What about switching parties after being elected?!
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Joshua Hollandsworth on January 27, 2026 16:28
As a coach and board member of Webster county youth wrestling, girls wrestling in moving in an upward trend each year. Girls should be able to have this as their own. The youth wrestling has girls divisions, tournaments and even a youth girls tournament. Why would you not want this in high school? It teaches girls  a lot. As a father of a girl wrestler this is an amazing thing that would happen.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Mackenzie Whitney on January 27, 2026 16:21

Sanctioning women’s wrestling would be a huge move for our state!! My daughter has wrestled for 5 years and we’ve seen it grow more and more each year. She currently starts varsity at Hurricane Middle school, was also varsity last year and has multiple state championships. We’ve hoped since she started that she would have better opportunities once she got to high school. Please make this an opportunity!!

2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Marissa fleming on January 27, 2026 16:18
we should keep women’s wrestling!
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: JAMES B MAYNARD on January 27, 2026 16:15
I SUPPORT SANCTIONING WOMENS WRESTLING IN WV HIGH SCHOOLS .
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Jared Hill on January 27, 2026 16:14
Womens wrestling is the fastest growing sports in the country. The young ladies that compete within our state deserve a safe environment to complete and their own division, sanctioned within the SSAC. These girls are strong and the ones that are currently competing for schools that don't have a seperate women's team are competing with the young men are incredibly brave. It is time to sanction womens wrestling.
2026 Regular Session HB4175 (Government Organization)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 16:14
Vote yes. Car inspections take time and money we don’t have.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Nikki Bailes on January 27, 2026 16:12
Please support this bill! West Virginia is one of five states in the US that have not yet sanctioned Women’s High School wrestling. Sanctioning will allow our girls to compete at higher levels, make them eligible for scholarships and support girls dreams of wrestling in college. Sanctioning women’s wrestling will also bring more profit into the state from neighboring states who currently have already sanctioned as sanctioning will drive athletes in to the state for tournaments resulting in hotel and restaurant revenue. Coaches are currently trying to split their coaching roles between female events and varsity “boys” events and this is not fair to the ladies or the men’s teams as one is frequently missing tournament opportunities. Our West Virginia ladies deserve the same opportunities as their male counterparts and the same opportunities as other female wrestlers around the country. Women’s high school wrestling is the fasting growing high school sport. Please support our West Virginia wrestlers and their hard work by supporting this bill!
2026 Regular Session HB4112 (Educational Choice)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 16:12
Homeschool can be beautiful. However, after spending a decade in public ed homeschool is 1) not yielding better results than public school and 2) often used to avoid truancy charges and child protective services.  Adding incentives to keep kids home is only going to sweeten the pot for neglectful parents to “Homeschool.” Once the rose colored glasses come off, it’s clear that more kids belong at school than at home. Perpetually offering money to keep kids home will only deplete services for public schools causing a poorer outcome for them AND the ones at home. Also, WV’s median income is low and our people don’t go to college. Who can afford to stay home? Who has the skills to be teaching upper level math and science to allow that child to compete after school?  Vote no.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Chrystal Ritchie on January 27, 2026 16:06
Sanctioning girls wrestling in West Virginia is not just about adding another sport — it’s about recognizing the strength, determination, and potential of young women who have already proven they belong on the mat. For years, girls across our state have trained, competed, and sacrificed alongside their peers, often without equal recognition or opportunity. They show up early, work through adversity, and represent their schools with pride — yet their achievements too often go uncelebrated simply because the sport they love lacks official sanctioning. That is not a reflection of their talent or commitment; it is a gap in opportunity that we have the power to close. By sanctioning girls wrestling, West Virginia would send a clear message: our daughters deserve the same chances to compete, to earn titles, to pursue scholarships, and to be seen. We would be giving them more than medals or matches — we would be giving them validation, equity, and a pathway forward. Wrestling builds resilience, confidence, discipline, and leadership. These are lessons that extend far beyond the mat and into classrooms, careers, and communities. When we support girls wrestling, we invest in stronger students, stronger athletes, and stronger future leaders. This is not about taking anything away — it’s about lifting others up. Sanctioning girls wrestling strengthens the entire wrestling community and reflects the values of fairness, inclusion, and opportunity that West Virginia stands for. Our girls are ready. They have already done the work. Now it’s time for us to stand with them and give them the recognition they deserve.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Richard Parks on January 27, 2026 16:04
I’m in full support of these young ladies getting the opportunity to compete fairly against other young ladies. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t happen years ago but let do the right thing now! Rick Parks Head Coach Jackson Middle School
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Kat Blon on January 27, 2026 16:04
My daughter has wrestled the last 4 years. Not passing this Bill will keep girls from joining. Its a double edge sword. Girls are afraid to wrestle boys, because some location dont allow for that. While there are many schools that are building Girls Teams, WV is falling behind because this fast growing sport is not sanctioned. As a parent we are begging and pleading you pass this Bill.
2026 Regular Session HB4834 (Education)
Comment by: Paula goldbaugh on January 27, 2026 16:03
If boys can be sanctioned so should girls
2026 Regular Session HB4413 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 16:01
I do not support illegal drug use. To be clear a needle program, like the one trying to be made illegal, doesn’t “enable” drug use.  It makes it safer. Even if the bill sponsors don’t care about the user, they should care about public health. Communicable diseases DO NOT stay in the drug user population- they spread. My husband has been a volunteer fireman for decades, the number of times he has been exposed to pathogens is astronomical and we are fortunate that nothing came of it. Having needle programs protects our first responders. It also protects sons and daughters who are figuring out adult life in college- they don’t have to use drugs to be exposed.  There are so many unintended consequences to this bill that could directly impact people who do not use drugs.
2026 Regular Session HB4669 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 15:54
As a scientist and mother, there isn’t anything alarming about fluoride in water. The public good far outweighs anything negative and those who are worried can seek bottled/filtered water affordability. What is alarming is that we are considering removing fluoride from water, which has been proven safe, when we are rolling back environmental protections on people’s drinking water huge chunks of the state don’t already have clean water. You can’t say this is for public health  when it is clearly to cater to a political narrative.
2026 Regular Session HB4059 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 15:46
Illegals immigrants do not get health care. They are only going to get care in an ER. If illegals know they could be reported to ICE they simply won’t seek care for themselves or their for their children which will led to death and suffering.  On the administrative side, hospitals are already overrun with paperwork and this is going to increase that burden which will translate to higher costs of care for everyone. WV doesn’t have an extreme issue with immigrants either, so we are going to spend way more money in implementation than this would ever “save” citizens.
2026 Regular Session HB4794 (Education)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 15:41
Please add to this bill that our representatives and all state employees must pass this test before the can be hired- then I would support. Otherwise absolutely not.
2026 Regular Session HB4797 (Government Administration)
Comment by: Nathan Music on January 27, 2026 15:39
This bill is a ridiculous waste of time that lawmakers could be spending on something that would actually benefit the citizens of West Virginia.  Charlie Kirk has nothing to do with the State of West Virginia.  This bill is nothing but Republican grandstanding.
2026 Regular Session HB4059 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 15:39
I'm pretty sure that people who are of undocumented or "illegal" status in America do not qualify for Medicare benefits. I guess you can go ahead and push this through, if nothing more than to get on record that Republicans are lying about the cost of immigrants on the system and the state. Spoiler alert: giving tax breaks to billionaires costs the state a whole lot more than leaving immigrants alone.
2026 Regular Session HB4185 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 15:38
Vote no. Gun are an important part of WV culture. However, NO ONE needs a machine gun. On the contrary, there is peer reviewed research on top of  peer reviewed research that demonstrates that access to guns increases gun violence AND that gun violence is dramatically increasing. Now is simply not the time or the place to legalize weapons capable of such destruction.
2026 Regular Session HB4175 (Government Organization)
Comment by: Nathan Music on January 27, 2026 15:31
I am writing to express my opposition to this bill repealing state automotive inspections.  These inspections are critical for maintaining some level of safety oversight for the vehicles on the road.  Regular safety inspections help identify and prevent failures to critical vehicle safety features such as worn brakes, steering and suspension components, bald tires, and failed lights.  Systems that the general public may not be able to identify on their own until they fail completely leading to break downs or accidents causing potential property damage, injury, or loss of life.  Lawmakers should be focusing on strengthening safety standards to protect our motorists and pedestrians instead of loosening them.  
2026 Regular Session HB4797 (Government Administration)
Comment by: Nicole Kirby on January 27, 2026 15:29
As a female I am appalled to see WV creating a day of celebration for Charlie Kirk who actively sought to limit civil rights for woman. If you want people to stay in this state and don’t provide clean water, good schools, and jobs- you’d better at least need to try and make it palatable.
2026 Regular Session HB4797 (Government Administration)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 15:17
It sickens, though does not surprise, me that our lawmakers would waste precious time bringing something like this to the committee and I truly hope it does not see the light of day on the floor. We should celebrate the First Amendment every day and not waste time making up ridiculous holidays in honor of people who did nothing positive for the state of WV. Please get back to work on real issues.
2026 Regular Session HB4185 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Kendall on January 27, 2026 15:17

I completely disagree with this bill. No one that is under the law should own a machine gun. What i mean by under the law, if you are not in the military, a police officer, or anyone related with the government. I think everyone in West virginia is crazy and so image them all having machine guns in the streets. Crazy that this bill was even invented.

2026 Regular Session HB4794 (Education)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 15:13
Can we also require our state lawmakers and governor to pass the same test before they can propose or enact new legislation for West Virginia?
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: Nathan Music on January 27, 2026 15:08
I oppose HB 4013.  State infrastructure is crumbling, we need to be generating tax revenue, not handing out tax breaks to corporations.  The main justification for the passage of HB 2014 was the increased tax revenue from attracting data centers to this state. This bill would allow these facilities to write off that tax debt eliminating that benefit.  Data centers to not bring any appreciable long term jobs to the state. Without these taxes there is no benefit to the local community that has to live with these installations.
2026 Regular Session HB4034 (Education)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 15:06
As a Christian and a mother of children enrolled in West Virginia public schools, I must point out that this proposal is a waste of funds. Our schools cannot be forced to spend their already limited budget on something that actually is unconstitutional. You guys remember the Constitution, right? Separation of Church and State? Promoting religious beliefs of one particular group within a public school does not serve the students who engage in alternate religious practices. Most children would not even understand the language used in the Ten Commandments of the Christian Bible, let alone benefit from having them plastered around their schools. This is a ridiculous demand and overreach on the part of the legislature over our public schools. Please just allow schools to continue to educate students on the core subjects while also incorporating non faith-based lessons on empathy and humanity.
2026 Regular Session HB4669 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 15:00
It would be great if the sponsors of this bill would have included any sort of explanation for why they feel it is necessary to make this change. Please provide research from peer-reviewed sources explaining how the addition of fluoride negatively affects residents drinking the water. I am only aware of BENEFITS of fluoride additives in public water sources to improve dental health. This just seems silly to me.
2026 Regular Session HB4034 (Education)
Comment by: KRISTEN BATES on January 27, 2026 15:00
This has already been stopped and litigated in other states. This will cost the taxpayers of West Virginia time and money we do not have to fight this in court. This is a waste of time and recourses.
2026 Regular Session HB4669 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Susie Nelson on January 27, 2026 14:36
So you think West Virginians are leading the nation in their dental health?  Yeah, why bother keeping fluoride in our drinking water?  Maybe instead we should be worried about the unsanitary water conditions in southern West Virginia.  Clean that up first, then worry about fluoride.
2026 Regular Session HB4797 (Government Administration)
Comment by: Susie Nelson on January 27, 2026 14:32
I'm sorry, this is ridiculous. I'm all for free speech, but I didn't even know who Charlie Kirk was until he died. Holidays are meant to honor our nation's collective heroes.  Shouldn't we celebrate free speech day every day?  Let's have a holiday for every single bill in the bill of rights?  What's stopping us from doing that?  That would mean 10 more holidays!  I don't understand why our legislators waste time with ludicrous bills.  Move on.
2026 Regular Session HB4004 (Finance)
Comment by: Brittany Singhass on January 27, 2026 14:28
This looks like an excellent program to help grow the skills of hard-working West Virginians and encourage business owners to advance their employees to higher levels of employment and earn higher wages. This bill will certainly improve the livelihoods of many West Virginians, if the program is implemented with the proper oversight.
2026 Regular Session HB4413 (Health and Human Resources)
Comment by: Susie Nelson on January 27, 2026 14:25
So we're wanting to allow people to NOT get vaccinated, yet we won't allow programs that will prevent the spread of disease? Instead we should be implementing programs to HELP those who are addicted to substances instead of creating a culture where they can not only be on drugs, but are also at risk for further disease such as HIV and Hepatitis. Do you want to see an increase in HIV and Hepatitis in West Virginia?  I agree that we should not make it easy for people to use drugs, but what harm reduction and needle exchange programs do is allow for an opportunity to assist with rehabilitation.  It's not just about needle exchange, it's about access to individuals who need help and continuously working towards getting them to ultimately be drug free.  Please vote no.
2026 Regular Session HB4013 (Finance)
Comment by: Jodi on January 27, 2026 14:19
I would like to encourage our representatives to reflect this bill.