West Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 9 R cosponsors

HB 4986 — Relating to computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners

Last action — Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2024

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2024. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 4986 has refined the list of delegates sponsoring the bill, ensuring it accurately reflects those involved in its passage. Additionally, the bill now specifies that the State Superintendent of Schools must manage any federal or other financial assistance, which emphasizes the intent to enhance accountability and streamline funding use in schools. This change matters because it clarifies who is responsible for the distribution of important financial resources, potentially leading to better educational support.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4986 By Delegates Rohrbach, Warner, Statler, Ellington, Toney, Foggin, Mazzocchi, Longanacre, Ferrell, Jennings, and Hornby [Originating in the Committee on Education;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4986 B YD ELEGATESR OHRBACH , WARNER, TATLER, ELLINGTON, ONEY , OGGIN, MAZZOCCHI, ONGANACRE , FERRELL, ENNINGS,AND H ORNBY [Passed March 6, 2024;
Reported on February 8, 2024] CS for HB 4986 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-5-19e, relating to providing computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners.
in effect ninety days from passage.] Enr CS for HB 4986 AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-5-19e, relating to providing computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners.
1 CS for HB 4986 (e) All computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners established under this section shall be under regulations of the State Department of Education.
Enr CS for HB 4986 (e) All computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners established under this section shall be under regulations of the State Department of Education.
Enr CS for HB 4986 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 ninety days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2024.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2024

  2. Approved by Governor 3/22/2024

  3. To Governor 3/13/2024

  4. Approved by Governor 3/22/2024 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 3/22/2024 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 3/13/2024 - Senate Journal

  7. To Governor 3/13/2024 - House Journal

  8. House received Senate message

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to House

  11. Passed Senate (Roll No. 386)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 2nd reading

  16. Read 1st time

  17. Immediate consideration

  18. Reported do pass

  19. To Finance

  20. Reported do pass, but first to Finance

  21. To Education

  22. To Education then Finance

  23. Introduced in Senate

  24. Communicated to Senate

  25. Passed House (Roll No. 162)

  26. Read 3rd time

  27. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  28. Read 2nd time

  29. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  30. Read 1st time

  31. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  32. By substitute, do pass

  33. To House Education

  34. Introduced in House

  35. To Education

  36. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on · 1 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.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16000
Unaffiliated 17000
Democrat 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Yea
MARTIN — Yea
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
CAPUTO — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
HAMILTON — Yea
HUNT — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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PASSAGE

Passed 95 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 64101
Democrat 8000
Unaffiliated 23300
Total 95401
% of votes cast 95%4%0%1%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Ross — Yea
Rowe — Yea
Forsht — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Foster — Yea
Kump — Yea
Smith — Yea
Linville — Yea
Steele — Yea
Griffith — Yea
Hamilton — Yea
Martin — Yea
Hardy — Yea
Tully — Yea
Warner — Yea
Nestor — Yea
Westfall — Yea
Devault — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Espinosa — Yea
Householder — Yea
Fast — Yea
Jeffries — Yea
Longanacre — Nay
Summers — Nay
Winzenreid — Nay
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
Joey Garcia Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Not Voting
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Darren Thorne Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Nay
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4986?
HB 4986 is sponsored by Michael Hornby (Republican), D. Rolland Jennings (Republican), Dana Ferrell (Republican), Longanacre, Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican), Dave Foggin (Republican), Christopher W. Toney (Republican), Joe Ellington (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Warner, and Matthew Rohrbach (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4986?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2024. Enacted.
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