Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Release Date: 02/25/2026

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Thursday, February 26, 2026

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.

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