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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

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 42nd Day of Session

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

Scheduled Committee Meetings

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

• SB 1048: Transferring responsibility of school position eliminations to WV Board of Education
• SB 1004: Adding voter approval requirement to close or consolidate schools
• SB 929: Requiring State Auditor issue notice of noncompliance to county boards for untimely reports
• SB 1020: Allowing up to five educational leave days within definition of “excused absence”

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

• Com. Sub. for SB 587: Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials
• Com. Sub. for SB 1006: Providing equal share of funds from fire and casualty premium tax to all departments
• Com. Sub. for SB 651: Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens
• SB 1015: Establishing Drainage Relief Fund
• Com. Sub. for SB 762: Relating to comprehensive reform of state’s water infrastructure systems
• Com. Sub. for SB 701: Relating to authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes

10:30 a.m.: Health and Human Resources Subcommittee on SB 114, Paid Parental Leave Act (Senate Clerk’s Conference Room, 215M)

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

• SB 1036: Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act
• SB 44: Relating to sale of homemade food items
• SB 619: Creating Stop the Bleed Act
• SB 906: Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations
• SB 993: Providing requirements for midwife licensure
• SB 1003: Improving access to medical services in rural areas
• SB 1055: Conducting rate study for substance use disorder
• SB 744: Relating to Critical Incident Review Team
• SB 897: Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors

1 p.m.: Economic Development (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 939: Creating WV Reshoring Manufacturing Act
• SB 893: Providing tax credits for expenditures and activities related to biochar manufacturing
• Com. Sub. for SB 1062: Creating TEAM-WV

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 676: Allowing certain Capitol police officers to participate in WV State Police Retirement System
• Com. Sub. for SB 977: Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability
• Com. Sub. for SB 978: Authorizing certain municipalities to become members of Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
• Com. Sub. for SB 657: Creating Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 697: Relating to state road system

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 901: Creating truancy pre-trial diversion program
• SB 541: Requiring circuit courts make certain findings fact and conclusions of law as it relates to court’s order
• SB 523: Increase circumstances where Department of Human Services is required to seek termination of parental rights
• Com. Sub. for HB 4022: CPS Allocation
• SJR 8: Sheriff’s Succession Amendment
• SJR 21: Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Amendment

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

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Tuesday, February 24, 2026

• SR 49: Commending volunteers for their recovery efforts for flooding at Chief Logan State Park (Phillips and Z. Maynard)

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, February 23, 2026

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure

• Com Sub. for SB 691: Relating to utility lines on DOH rights-of-way
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 1059: Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 979: Requiring Division of Highways publish project bids on its website
• Committee substitute 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; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Workforce

• Originating SCR 1: Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Service Commission
• Originating concurrent resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• Com. Sub. for SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for administrative law judges employed in WorkForce WV Board of Review
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• 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; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Pensions

• Com. Sub. for SB 997: Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances
• 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; second reference to Finance

• 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; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 1035: Suspending contribution of courts in judicial retirement system until certain conditions are met
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 676: Placing members of Division of Protective Services under state police retirement system
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4026: Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 23: Relating to taxation of wind power projects
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

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

• Com. Sub. for SB 1042: Requiring minimum ventilation quantity of 3,000 cubic feet in underground mines
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 617: Banking and Financial Services Provider Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 745: Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 950: Relating to mileage and expenses of judges
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 580: Updating practice act for WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Allowing certain county EMS officers to participate in EMS Retirement System
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 986: Creating criminal penalties for child torture
• Committee substitute referred to subcommittee – Senators Weld (Chair), Garcia, Rucker, Deeds, Chapman appointed

• SB 197: Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 718: Increasing pay for magistrates
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 540: Relating to body-worn cameras for CPS workers
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 399: Creating Bring Them Home Fund
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for HB 4354: Relating to necessity allowance
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 1029: Providing parents plain-language statements of immediate rights and ongoing rights
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Committee Action on Bills from Saturday, February 21, 2026

No Senate Committees met on Saturday, February 21, 2026

.Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 23, 2026 (140 – 131 Senate; 9 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 23, 2026 (14 – 7 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 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 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 Monday, February 23, 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 Monday, February 23, 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

Monday, February 23, 2026 – 41st Day of Session

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

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9 a.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Listening Session regarding CPS and Child Welfare Issues

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Com Sub. for SB 691: Relating to utility lines on DOH rights-of-way.
• SB 1059: Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers
• Com. Sub. for SB 979: Requiring Division of Highways publish project bids on its website
• Com. Sub. for SB 982: Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program

1 p.m.: Workforce (208W)

• Originating SCR 1: Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Service Commission
• SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for administrative law judges employed in WorkForce WV Board of Review
• SB 1053: Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia
• Presentations

• Rebecca J Gillam, MSW, PhD, Portfolio Director, Home- and Community-based Services, West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute – Direct Care Workforce Pilot: Results and Opportunities
• Jeff Green, Deputy Executive Director, Workforce WV
• Vanessa Smith, The Store House – Health to Prosperity Transitional Housing and Workforce Pipeline

2 p.m.: Pensions (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 997: Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances
• Com. Sub. for SB 977: Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability
• Com. Sub. for SB 978: Authorizing certain municipalities to become members of Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
• SB 1035: Suspending contribution of courts in judicial retirement system until certain conditions are met
• SB 676: Placing members of Division of Protective Services under state police retirement system

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

• Subcommittee Report for HB 4026
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4026: Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission
• Com. Sub. for SB 23: Relating to taxation of wind power projects
• Com. Sub. for SB 420: West Virginia First Energy Ac
• Com. Sub. for SB 1042: Requiring minimum ventilation quantity of 3,000 cubic feet in underground mines

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 617: Banking and Financial Services Provider Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation
• Com. Sub. for SB 745: Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs
• SB 950: Relating to mileage and expenses of judges
• Com. Sub. for SB 580: Updating practice act for WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Allowing certain county EMS officers to participate in EMS Retirement System

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 986: Creating criminal penalties for child torture
• SB 197: Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child
• SB 718: Increasing pay for magistrates
• SB 540: Relating to body-worn cameras for CPS workers
• SB 399: Creating Bring Them Home Fund
• Com. Sub. for HB 4354: Relating to necessity allowance
• SB 1029: Providing parents plain-language statements of immediate rights and ongoing rights

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

Senate Bills to be Introduced Monday, February 23, 2026

• SB 1063: Creating Economic Development Investment Fund (FN) (Jeffries; Economic Development then Finance)
• SB 1064: Redefining “long-term substitute” as it relates to public school personnel (Grady; Education)
• SB 1065: Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products (FN) (Rucker; Finance)
• SB 1066: Protecting burial rights and lot ownerships for cemeteries and burial grounds (Woodrum; Judiciary)
• SB 1067: Creating extended daycare program for elementary schools (Hamilton; Education)
• SB 1068: Permitting death penalty for murder of minors 16 years or younger (Azinger; Judiciary then Finance)
• SB 1069: Aligning Uniform Unclaimed Property Act with modern practices (FN) (Oliverio; Government Organization then Finance)
• SB 1070: Authorizing School Building Authority to fund grounds and site improvements (M. Maynard; Education)
• SB 1071: Creating Public Defense and Provisioning Act (Rose, Z. Maynard; Judiciary then Finance)
• SB 1072: Creating WV Land Use Association Division (FN) (Thorne; Judiciary then Finance)
• SB 1073: Classifying independent contractors and employees (Willis, Barrett, Bartlett, Helton, Martin, Rucker; Judiciary)
• SB 1074: Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System (FN) (Takubo; Pensions then Finance)
• SB 1075: Funding Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative (FN) (Takubo; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 1076: Authorizing municipalities to elect to participate in Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System (FN) (Rucker; Pensions then Finance)
• SB 1077: Protecting vocational education agriculture programs (Smith; Education)
• SB 1078: Clarifying requirements of possession and administration of epinephrine in schools (Takubo; Health and Human Resources then Education)
• SB 1079: Requiring PEIA accept premium payments by credit card or state purchasing card (FN) (Barnhart; Finance)
• SR 46: Designating February 24, 2026, as WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Day (Clements)
• SR 47: Recognizing Leadership Berkeley (Barrett, Rucker, Thorne, Willis)
• SR 48: Memorializing life of Honorable Sarah Abigail (Mullennex) Minear (Smith, Taylor, Azinger, Barnhart, Barrett, Bartlett, Chapman, Charnock, Clements, Deeds, Fuller, Garcia, Grady, Hamilton, Hart, Helton, Jeffries, M. Maynard, Z. Maynard, Martin, Morris, Oliverio, Phillips, Queen, Roberts, Rose, Rucker, Takubo, Tarr, Thorne, Weld, Willis, Woelfel, Woodrum)

* (FN) indicates the bill has a Fiscal Note

* (IB) indicates the bill is an Interim Bill

Committee Action on Bills from Saturday, February 21, 2026

No Senate Committees met on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Saturday, February 21, 2026 (133 – 125 Senate; 8 House)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Saturday, February 21, 2026 (11 – 5 Senate; 6 House)SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)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 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (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 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 Saturday, February 21, 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)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

Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 39th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 9 a.m.Senate Calendar

Scheduled Committee Meetings

There are no committee meetings scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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

Senate Bills to be Introduced Saturday, February 21, 2026

• SB 1038: Adjusting salaries for administrative law judges employed in WorkForce WV Board of Review (FN) (Helton, Oliverio, Barnhart, Barrett, Bartlett, Charnock, Clements, Deeds, Fuller, Grady, M. Maynard, Morris, Queen, Roberts, Rose, Rucker, Taylor, Willis, Woodrum; Workforce then Finance)
• SB 1039: Expanding crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women’s locker rooms (Willis; Judiciary)
• SB 1040: Creating WV Energy Freedom Act (FN) (Rose, Helton, M. Maynard, Rucker, Tarr; Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance)
• SB 1041: Creating Energy Economic Load Dispatch Act (FN) (Rose, Helton, M. Maynard, Rucker, Tarr; Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance)
• SB 1042: Requiring minimum ventilation quantity of 3,000 cubic feet in underground mines (Rose, Phillips; Energy, Industry, and Mining)
• SB 1043: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Thorne; Finance)
• SB 1044: Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements (Grady; Education)
• SB 1045: Clarifying when service of process on limited liability corporation by Secretary of State is sufficient (Weld; Judiciary)
• SB 1046: Increasing fines for first degree sexual assault (Bartlett; Judiciary)
• SB 1047: Establishing Community Well-Being, Recovery Housing, and Family Stabilization Act (FN) (M. Maynard, Z. Maynard; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 1048: Transferring responsibility of school position eliminations to WV Board of Education (FN) (Grady, Weld; Education then Finance)
• SB 1049: Allowing retail liquor licensees to wholesale certain low-proof alcohol to class A and class B retailers (Woodrum; Finance)
• SB 1050: Creating WV Task Force on Election Integrity (FN) (Rucker; Government Organization then Finance)
• SB 1051: Creating Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (FN) (Rucker; School Choice then Finance)
• SB 1052: Requiring county commissions approve certain purchase made with county fire levy moneys (FN) (Phillips; Government Organization then Finance)
• SB 1053: Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (FN) (Helton; Workforce then Finance)
• SB 1054: Creating Natural Organic Reduction Act (FN) (Woodrum; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 1055: Conducting rate study for substance use disorder (FN) (Helton; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 1056: Increasing number of children allowable in family child care home (FN) (Willis; Judiciary then Finance)
• SB 1057: Authorizing green burial and natural burial (Woodrum; Government Organization)
• SB 1058: Creating Economic Freedom Zones Act (Rose; Economic Development then Finance)
• SB 1059: Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers (M. Maynard; Transportation and Infrastructure)
• SB 1060: Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps (Barrett; Finance)
• SB 1061: Removing prohibition against reassigning school personnel in certain instances (Grady; Education)
• SB 1062: Creating TEAM-WV (Jeffries; Economic Development then Finance)
• SJR 22: Authorizing Legislature to Eliminate Ad Valorem Tax on Business and Inventory Tangible Personal Property Amendment (Willis; Judiciary then Finance)
• SR 45: Designating February 23, 2026, as WV American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocacy Day (Takubo)

* (FN) indicates the bill has a Fiscal Note

* (IB) indicates the bill is an Interim Bill

Committee Action on Bills from Friday, February 20, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Military

• Com. Sub. for SB 613: Extending interest rate cap to all obligations incurred during military service
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 738: Clarifying eligibility for TRICARE program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 860: Relating to payment of funeral expenses for first responders
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 944: Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 945: Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1:15 p.m.: Committee on Rules

• Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to open captioning for motion pictures
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1:45 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• SB 399: Creating Bring Them Home Fund
• Bill reported without recommendation as to passage, but with recommendation it be referred to Judiciary before original double committee reference to Finance

• HB 4022: CPS Allocation
• Bill reported without recommendation as to passage, but with recommendation it be referred to Judiciary

• HB 4354: Relating to necessity allowance
• Bill reported without recommendation as to passage, but with recommendation it be referred to Judiciary before original double committee reference to Finance

• HB 4602: Relating to requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a pilot program to contract for supplemental caseworker aide services for the Bureau for Social Services
• Bill reported without recommendation as to passage, but with recommendation it be referred to Judiciary before original double committee reference to Finance

• HB 4749: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights
• Bill reported without recommendation as to passage; second reference to Judiciary

2 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 560: Relating to financing and state payments
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 908: Relating to flexibility in setting lottery director’s salary
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 755: Removing state agencies’ requirement to submit annual reports for certain businesses
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 759: Relating to agency changes to auctioneers
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Judiciary

• HB 4215: Department of Health Rules Bundle — Includes 64 CSR 19, Water Well Regulations; 64 CSR 45, Lead Abatement Licensing; 64 CSR 48, Emergency Medical Services; 64 CSR 51, Fees for Services; 64 CSR 57, Clinical Laboratory Practitioner Licensure; 64 CSR 67, Distribution of State Funds for Support of Local Boards of Health; 64 CSR 73, Basic Public Health Service Standards for Loca Boards of Health; 64 CSR 103, Expedited Partner Therapy; 64 CSR 115, Diabetes Self-Management Education; 65 CSR 29, Exemption from Certificate of Need; 64 CSR 59, Patient Rights at State-Operated Mental Health Facilities; 71 CSR 15, Nursing Home Licensure; 71 CSR 17, Delegation of Medication Administration and Health Maintenance Tasks to Approved Medication Assistive Personnel; 71 CSR 21, Assisted Living Residences; 71 CSR 24, Syringe Services Program Licensure; 71 CSR 25, Behavioral Health Centers Licensure
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 900: Including certain correctional facilities as “targeted facility”
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 794: Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 950: Relating to mileage and expenses of judges
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 880: Creating Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 20, 2026 (11 – 5 Senate; 6 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• 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 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (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 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 Friday, February 20, 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)

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 19, 2026 – 37th Day of Session

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

Scheduled Committee Meetings

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

• SB 913: Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund
• SB 925: Providing Future Farmers of America-sanctioned activities not count toward limit of excused absences

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

• Com. Sub. for SB 714: Relating generally to Board of Veterinarians
• SB 765: Allowing retail liquor outlets discount certain liquor below minimum markup
• Com. Sub. for SB 856: Extending State Fire Marshal inspections to include municipalities with certified fire code
• SB 952: Transferring Court Security Fund
• Com. Sub. for SB 924: Streamlining and reforming Division of Personnel systems
• Com. Sub. for SB 672: Relating to acts for which WV Real Estate Commission may refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses

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

• SB 805: Relating to abortion pill reversal
• SB 795: Permitting parents and guardians to pay for independent medical evaluation of child in protective custody
• SB 862: Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program
• SB 906: Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 402: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act
• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts
• SB 792: Eliminating requirement that Supreme Court of Appeals supply magistrates with copies of WV Code

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 669: Relating to general powers of PSC
• Com. Sub. for SB 670: Adopting Uniform Protected Series Act
• SB 888: Creating Judicial Deference Reform Act
• SB 54: Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults

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

Senate Bills to be Introduced Thursday, February 19, 2026

• SB 993: Providing requirements for midwife licensure (FN) (Woodrum; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 994: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain mental health procedures (Takubo; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 995: Conducting oversight of Rural Health Transformation program (Helton; Finance)
• SB 996: Creating Jennings Randolph Lake State Park (FN) (Taylor, Smith; Natural Resources then Finance)
• SB 997: Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (FN) (Smith; Pensions)
• SB 998: Recruiting mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents (FN) (Fuller; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 999: Third Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act (Weld; Judiciary)
• SB 1000: Creating Alternative Nicotine Products Regulatory Act (Rucker, Grady, Helton; Health and Human Resources)
• SB 1001: Establishing WV Nuclear Lifecycle and Advanced Fuel Cycle Development Act (Jeffries; Energy, Industry and Mining)
• SB 1002: Allowing counties and municipalities to create special assessment districts (Weld; Energy, Industry and Mining then Finance)
• SB 1003: Improving access to medical services in rural areas (FN) (Helton; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 1004: Adding voter approval requirement to close or consolidate schools (Jeffries, Grady; Education then Judiciary)
• SB 1005: Clarifying processes of royalty payments for wells in this state (Willis; Judiciary)
• SB 1006: Providing equal share of funds from fire and casualty premium tax to all departments (FN) (Morris; Government Organization then Finance)
• SB 1007: Relating to voting in WV elections while residing overseas (Morris; Judiciary)
• SB 1008: Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Helton; Judiciary)
• SB 1009: Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing duties (Helton; Judiciary)
• SB 1010: Limiting landowner liability for operation of all-terrain vehicles (M. Maynard; Judiciary)
• SB 1011: Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically (FN) (Helton; Government Organization)
• SB 1012: Developing juvenile inpatient substance use disorder treatment beds in Cabell County (FN) (Fuller; Health and Human Resources)
• SB 1013: Allowing certain municipal plan participants to use accrued leave toward credited service upon retirement (Morris; Pensions)
• SB 1014: Increasing Medicaid dental provider reimbursement rates (FN) (Oliverio, Takubo; Health and Human Resources then Finance)

* (FN) indicates the bill has a Fiscal Note

* (IB) indicates the bill is an Interim Bill

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 18, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Natural Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 886: Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance

• Com. Sub. for SB 887: Relating to requirements for licensure and regulation of money service business
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Agriculture

• SB 97: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• SB 927: Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture’s authority to regulate bees
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 932: Specifying that cultivated meat products are adulterated foods
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• SB 705: Creating offense of theft by conversion
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 59: Clarifying residency requirements for voter registration
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 558: Regarding penalties related to school bus safety
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 905: Requiring election officials to capture and publish ballot images
• Bill referred to subcommittee – Senators Rucker (Chair), Garcia, Tarr, Charnock, Deeds appointed

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (94)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 4: Relating to crimes against public justice (House Judiciary)
• SB 15: Protecting coal and gas minerals from carbon capture practices (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 30: Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit (House Judiciary)
• SB 55: Establishing criminal offense for obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisor or social services worker (House Judiciary)
• SB 61: Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election (House Judiciary)
• SB 66: Modifying classes of state of preparedness declared by Governor or Legislature (House Government Organization)
• SB 84: Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property (House Judiciary)
• SB 104: Providing certain state mine inspectors with raise (House Energy and Public Works then House Finance)
• SB 137: Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter (House Judiciary)
• SB 155: Relating to adjunct teaching permits (House Education)
• SB 167: Relating to meetings for local levying bodies (House Government Organization)
• SB 173: Prohibiting abortifacients (House Judiciary)
• SB 185: Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriff (Pending House introduction)
• SB 188: Changing length of term of state political party chair (House Judiciary)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (H Third Reading, 02-19)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 231: Relating to value-based payment requirements (House Health of Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 233: Clarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs (House Government Organization)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (House Government Organization)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (H Second Reading, 02-19)

• SB 281: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (House Judiciary)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (H Second Reading, 02-19)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (House Government Organization)

• SB 388: Requiring public elementary or secondary school make Aitken Bible available to certain classrooms (House Education then House Judiciary)
• SB 389: Historic Rehab Building Credit Act (House Finance)
• SB 390: Altering conditions for flood resiliency disbursements (House Government Organization then House Finance)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (H First Reading, 02-19)
• SB 398: Removing full time requirement for health officers (Pending House introduction)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (H First Reading, 02-19)
• SB 403: Relating to expanding definition of “tourism attraction” (House Finance)
• SB 404: Relating to Department of Human Services authority to contract with certain providers (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 426: Preventing damage to underground facilities (Pending House introduction)
• SB 427: Relating to loan form (House Finance)
• SB 440: Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails (House Judiciary)
• SB 443: Granting municipal fire marshals authority to assist in lawful execution of law-enforcement officer’s official duties (House Government Organization then House Judiciary)
• SB 445: Adding Potomac State College as eligible institution for participation in Learn and Earn Program (House Education)
• SB 467: Allowing enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces taken by non-Purple Heart recipients (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 473: Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence (House Judiciary)
• SB 478: Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act (House Judiciary)
• SB 490: Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants (House Government Organization)

• SB 506: Permitting certain use of county-owned wireless tower (House Judiciary)
• SB 531: Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act (House Judiciary)
• SB 532: Relating to certified public accountants (House Finance)

• SB 536: Relating to qualifications for serving on certain academic boards (House Education)
• SB 543: Requiring Bureau for Social Services to file legislative rule (House Health then House Judiciary)
• SB 556: Modifying priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles to make consistent with federal law (House Judiciary then House Finance)
• SB 570: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 8802 (House Finance)
• SB 573: Relating to requirements for disclosures and recordkeeping by persons making mortgage loans (House Finance)
• SB 574: Relating to bank merger by interstate branching (House Finance)
• SB 581: Eliminating requirement that commissioner approve joint account forms used by banking institutions (House Finance)
• SB 582: Relating to requirements for licensure as mortgage lender or broker (House Finance)

• SB 586: Modifying requirements for public water systems (House Government Organization)
• SB 592: WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act (House Finance)
• SB 603: Relating to Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission (Pending House introduction)
• SB 604: Extending Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (House Health)
• SB 607: Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects (House Government Organization)
• SB 615: Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICE (House Judiciary)
• SB 622: Extending mine safety technology tax credit (House Finance)
• SB 625: Relating to responsibility of board of public service district that is being dissolved (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 633: Relating to WV Commission on Holocaust Education (House Education)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (H Second Reading, 02-19)
• SB 643: Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program (House Judiciary)
• SB 645: Prohibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providers (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 648: Strategic and Critical Resources Act (Pending House introduction)
• SB 671: Relating to WV Real Estate Commission (House Government Organization)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• SB 694: Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools (House Education)
• SB 703: Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact (Pending House introduction)

• SB 704: Prohibiting certain compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits (House Judiciary)
• SB 712: Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 726: Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund (House Finance)
• SB 756: Extending authority to state spending units (Pending House introduction)
• SB 772: Declaring certain claims against WV to be moral obligations (House Finance)
• SB 778: Relating to eligibility for homebound services for exceptional children (Pending House introduction)
• SB 781: Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 (House Finance)
• SB 784: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8793 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 785: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5163 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 786: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5094 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 793: Relating to courthouse closures on certain days (House Judiciary)
• SB 796: Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports (House Judiciary)
• SB 800: Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service (House Judiciary)
• SB 802: Relating to school preparation days (Pending House introduction)
• SB 804: Removing physical education requirements for certain middle and high school athletes (House Education)
• SB 821: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 2367 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 823: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Revenue, fund 7352 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 824: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, fund 6703 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 825: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226 (House Finance)
• SB 826: Supplementary appropriation to Division of Natural Resources, fund 3211 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 831: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8794 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 843: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5144 (Pending House introduction)
• SB 868: Supplemental Appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (House Finance)
• SB 875: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 8703 (Pending House introduction)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (4 – 3 Senate; 1 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (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 4474: Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 18, 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)

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 18, 2026 – 36th Day of Session

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

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Natural Resources (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 886: Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit
• Presentation: Brett McMillion, Director, WVDNR – Information about the upcoming Natural Resource Commission meeting
• Presentation: Patrick “Cully” McCurdy, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) District Biologist – Information on SB 886

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

• SB 644: Requiring State Treasurer participate in federal tax credit scholarship program

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

• Com. Sub. for SB 887: Relating to requirements for licensure and regulation of money service business
• Com. Sub. for SB 904: Modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes

2 p.m.: Agriculture (208W)

• SB 97: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• SB 927: Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture’s authority to regulate bees
• SB 932: Specifying that cultivated meat products are adulterated foods

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 666: Determining liability for exposure to asbestos or silica
• SB 59: Clarifying residency requirements for voter registration
• SB 905: Requiring election officials to capture and publish ballot images

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

Senate Bills to be Introduced Wednesday, February 18, 2026

• SB 979: Requiring Division of Highways publish project bids on its website (Rucker; Transportation and Infrastructure)
• SB 980: Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act (Clements; Judiciary)
• SB 981: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases (Chapman; Government Organization)
• SB 982: Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program (FN) (Morris; Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance)
• SB 983: Creating State Tax Lien Registry (FN) (Morris; Finance)
• SB 984: Clarifying that petition to restore firearms rights may include right to serve on jury (Phillips; Judiciary)
• SB 985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products (FN) (Thorne; Finance)
• SB 986: Creating criminal penalties for child torture (Willis; Judiciary)
• SB 987: Prohibiting discrimination based upon gender identity or sexual orientation (Garcia; Judiciary)
• SB 988: Authorizing staffing recommendations and limits by Department of Education (M. Maynard, Chapman, Weld; Education)
• SB 989: Changing membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council (FN) (Morris; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 990: Creating WV ALS Care Services Act (FN) (Deeds; Health and Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 991: Codifying common law cause of action of public nuisance (Z. Maynard; Judiciary)
• SB 992: Conducting study of vaccinated and unvaccinated pediatric populations (FN) (Rucker; Health and Human Resources then Finance)

* (FN) indicates the bill has a Fiscal Note

* (IB) indicates the bill is an Interim Bill

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, February 17, 2026

9:30 a.m.: Education

• Com. Sub. for SB 890: Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 899: Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 757: Allowing 10-day grace period for certain government contract bids to address bonding errors
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 659: Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 65: Removing persons who perform drywall services from definition of “contractor” in Contractor Licensing Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 916: Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 662: Relating to colorectal cancer prevention
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 745: Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 763: Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 773: Requiring Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal tests to CDC
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4626: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration’s drug development trials with ibogaine
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Economic Development

• Com. Sub. for SB 94: Relating to Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 878: Creating Office of Entrepreneurship within Office of Secretary of State
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 928: Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4575: Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Permitting physicians to determine 72-hour holds without contracting enumerated individuals
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for HB 4179: To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (75)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 4: Relating to crimes against public justice (House Judiciary)
• SB 15: Protecting coal and gas minerals from carbon capture practices (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 30: Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit (House Judiciary)
• SB 55: Establishing criminal offense for obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisor or social services worker (House Judiciary)
• SB 61: Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election (House Judiciary)
• SB 66: Modifying classes of state of preparedness declared by Governor or Legislature (House Government Organization)
• SB 84: Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property (House Judiciary)
• SB 104: Providing certain state mine inspectors with raise (House Energy and Public Works then House Finance)
• SB 137: Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter (House Judiciary)
• SB 155: Relating to adjunct teaching permits (House Education)
• SB 167: Relating to meetings for local levying bodies (House Government Organization)
• SB 173: Prohibiting abortifacients (House Judiciary)
• SB 188: Changing length of term of state political party chair (House Judiciary)
• SB 207: Clarifying sheriff’s compensation for collection of taxes (H Second Reading, 02-18)
• SB 208: Exempting certain military records from public release (H Third Reading, 02-18)
• SB 210: Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 231: Relating to value-based payment requirements (House Health of Human Resources then Finance)
• SB 233: Clarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs (House Government Organization)
• SB 251: Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (House Government Organization)
• SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules (H First Reading, 02-18)

• SB 281: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (House Judiciary)
• SB 309: Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules (H First Reading, 02-18)
• SB 374: Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (House Government Organization)

• SB 388: Requiring public elementary or secondary school make Aitken Bible available to certain classrooms (House Education then House Judiciary)
• SB 389: Historic Rehab Building Credit Act (House Finance)
• SB 390: Altering conditions for flood resiliency disbursements (House Government Organization then House Finance)
• SB 393: Updating corporate net income tax definitions (House Finance)
• SB 400: Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses (House Finance)
• SB 403: Relating to expanding definition of “tourism attraction” (House Finance)
• SB 404: Relating to Department of Human Services authority to contract with certain providers (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 427: Relating to loan form (House Finance)
• SB 440: Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails (House Judiciary)
• SB 443: Granting municipal fire marshals authority to assist in lawful execution of law-enforcement officer’s official duties (House Government Organization then House Judiciary)
• SB 445: Adding Potomac State College as eligible institution for participation in Learn and Earn Program (House Education)
• SB 467: Allowing enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces taken by non-Purple Heart recipients (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 473: Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence (House Judiciary)
• SB 478: Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act (House Judiciary)
• SB 490: Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants (House Government Organization)

• SB 506: Permitting certain use of county-owned wireless tower (House Judiciary)
• SB 531: Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act (House Judiciary)
• SB 532: Relating to certified public accountants (House Finance)

• SB 536: Relating to qualifications for serving on certain academic boards (House Education)
• SB 543: Requiring Bureau for Social Services to file legislative rule (House Health then House Judiciary)
• SB 556: Modifying priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles to make consistent with federal law (House Judiciary then House Finance)
• SB 570: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 8802 (House Finance)
• SB 573: Relating to requirements for disclosures and recordkeeping by persons making mortgage loans (House Finance)
• SB 574: Relating to bank merger by interstate branching (House Finance)
• SB 581: Eliminating requirement that commissioner approve joint account forms used by banking institutions (House Finance)
• SB 582: Relating to requirements for licensure as mortgage lender or broker (House Finance)

• SB 586: Modifying requirements for public water systems (House Government Organization)
• SB 592: WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act (House Finance)
• SB 604: Extending Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date (House Health)
• SB 607: Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects (House Government Organization)
• SB 615: Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICE (House Judiciary)
• SB 622: Extending mine safety technology tax credit (House Finance)
• SB 625: Relating to responsibility of board of public service district that is being dissolved (House Energy and Public Works)
• SB 633: Relating to WV Commission on Holocaust Education (House Education)
• SB 640: Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections (Pending House introduction)
• SB 643: Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program (Pending House introduction)
• SB 645: Prohibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providers (House Health and Human Resources)
• SB 671: Relating to WV Real Estate Commission (House Government Organization)
• SB 692: Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles (H Third Reading, 02-18)
• SB 694: Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools (House Education)

• SB 704: Prohibiting certain compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits (House Judiciary)
• SB 712: Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads (Pending House introduction)
• SB 726: Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund (House Finance)
• SB 772: Declaring certain claims against WV to be moral obligations (House Finance)
• SB 781: Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 (House Finance)
• SB 793: Relating to courthouse closures on certain days (Pending House introduction)
• SB 796: Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports (Pending House introduction)
• SB 800: Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service (Pending House introduction)
• SB 804: Removing physical education requirements for certain middle and high school athletes (House Education)
• SB 825: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226 (House Finance)
• SB 868: Supplemental Appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (House Finance)

Bills that have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (2 – 1 Senate; 1 House)

• SB 1: Small Business Growth Act (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)

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