West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

HB 4002 — Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

Last action — Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Patrick Morrisey (Republican) on March 14, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

81 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 4002, several minor edits have been made to the text, such as the replacement of the term "Engrossed" with "Enrolled," which indicates the bill has passed through all legislative stages. One key addition is the emphasis on assisting the Office of State Fire Marshal in maintaining safe practices related to Aqueous Film-Forming Foams, which is important for environmental and public safety. The revised bill also clarifies funding and data management processes for research projects involving state institutions and private entities, ensuring transparency and accountability in how state funds are used. Overall, these changes help streamline the bill's goals and improve safety regulations in West Virginia.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4002 By Delegates Dittman, Chiarelli, Willis, Statler, Stephens, Amos, J.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4002 BYD ELEGATES DITTMAN, HIARELL, WILLI, TATLER, S TEPHENS, MOS , J.ANNON , LLINGTON, CANTERBURY, FERRELL,AND PARSONS [Passed March 12, 2026;
Cannon, Ellington, Canterbury, Ferrell, and Parsons [Originating in the Committee on Education;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 10, 2026)] Enr CS for HB 4002 AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §4-16-1, §4-16-2, and §4-16-3, relating to establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory;
Reported on January 20, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4002 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §4-16-1, §4-16-2, and §4-16-3, relating to establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory;
1 Eng CS for HB 4002 (3) Identify, pursue, and support research and development opportunities through technology research and development, including, but not limited to, funding opportunities and partnerships between institutions of higher education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and both private and public businesses;
Enr CS for HB 4002 (3) Identify, pursue, and support research and development opportunities through technology research and development, including, but not limited to, funding opportunities and partnerships between institutions of higher education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and both private and public businesses;
2 Eng CS for HB 4002 (3) The Collaboratory may expend such moneys as are necessary to enter into cooperative agreements with non-academic entities partnering with a state institution of higher education in furtherance of completing research projects in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Enr CS for HB 4002 (3) The Collaboratory may expend such moneys as are necessary to enter into cooperative agreements with non-academic entities partnering with a state institution of higher education in furtherance of completing research projects in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(6) The Chancellor of the Higher Education Policy Commission, or his or her designee;
Enr CS for HB 4002 (6) The Chancellor of the Higher Education Policy Commission, or his or her designee;
and 3 Eng CS for HB 4002 (7) Two persons who are citizens and residents of the state, to be appointed by agreement of the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate, who possess a broad understanding of the relationship between public and private sector research.
and (7) Two persons who are citizens and residents of the state, to be appointed by agreement of the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate, who possess a broad understanding of the relationship between public and private sector research.
§4-16-3.
Enr CS for HB 4002 §4-16-3.
4 By December 1 of each year, the Collaboratory shall report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on its activities in the prior fiscal year and any legislative recommendations.
By December 1 of each year, the Collaboratory shall report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on its activities in the prior fiscal year and any legislative recommendations.
Enr CS for HB 4002 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

  5. By substitute, do pass

  6. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  11. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  12. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. Passed House (Roll No. 15)

  16. Communicated to Senate

  17. Introduced in Senate

  18. To Education

  19. To Education

  20. Reported do pass

  21. Immediate consideration

  22. Read 1st time

  23. On 2nd reading

  24. Read 2nd time

  25. On 3rd reading

  26. Read 3rd time

  27. Passed Senate (Roll No. 476)

  28. Communicated to House

  29. Completed legislative action

  30. House received Senate message

  31. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

  32. To Governor 3/18/2026

  33. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

  34. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

  35. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Roll Call

Passed 28 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23600
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 28600
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Nay
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Nay
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Nay
Mark R. Maynard Republican Nay
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Nay
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Nay
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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PASSAGE

Passed 76 Yea · 12 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6411010
Unaffiliated 3101
Democrat 9000
Total 7612011
% of votes cast 77%12%0%11%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Barnhart — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Nay
Ward — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Nay
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Nay
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Nay
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Not Voting
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Nay
Eric Brooks Republican Nay
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Not Voting
George Street Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Nay
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Not Voting
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Nay
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Not Voting
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Nay
Lisa White Republican Not Voting
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Not Voting
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Nay
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Not Voting
Pat McGeehan Republican Not Voting
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Not Voting
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Nay
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Nay
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4002 do?
Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory
Who sponsors HB 4002?
HB 4002 is sponsored by Lori Dittman (Republican), Geno Chiarelli (Republican), Jimmy Willis (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Jeffrey Stephens (Republican), Michael Amos (Republican), Jarred Cannon (Republican), Joe Ellington (Republican), Ray Canterbury (Republican), Dana Ferrell (Republican), and Joe Parsons (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4002?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4002?
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