West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 4087 — To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.

Last action — Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  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 14, 2026. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.

This bill aims to establish an educational partnership between West Virginia and Ireland. The alliance is intended to enhance collaboration and opportunities in education between the two regions.

Summary

To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 4087 has been updated with new headings that clarify the version being discussed. The previous version labeled as "CS for HB 4087" has been replaced with "Eng CS for HB 4087," indicating that it has been further refined or amended. This change is important as it helps ensure everyone is on the same page regarding the specific details of the bill being considered.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4087 By Delegates Hornby, Willis, G.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4087 BY DELEGATESH ORNBY, WILL, G.
Howell, and Linville [Originating in the Committee on Education;
OWELL,AND L INVILLE [Passed March 13, 2026;
Reported on January 19, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4087 A BILL to amend and reenact §29-36-2, and §29-36-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to establishing the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance;
in effect March 17, 2026] Enr CS for HB 4087 AN ACT to amend and reenact §29-36-2, and §29-36-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to establishing the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance;
(a) (1) Two members of the Senate, who shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, shall have knowledge of or current or past involvement in organizations that promote Irish affairs, or shall have interest in education and the well-being of trade relations between West Virginia and Ireland;
(1) Two members of the Senate, who shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, shall have knowledge of or current or past involvement in organizations that promote Irish affairs, or shall have interest in education and the well-being of trade relations between West Virginia and Ireland;
1 Eng CS for HB 4087 (b) (2) Five members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve for a term of four years.
Enr CS for HB 4087 (2) Five members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve for a term of four years.
(c) (3) All appointments shall be made no later than July 1, 2023.
(3) A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
2 Eng CS for HB 4087 (b) The purpose of the West Virginia–Ireland Education Alliance is to strengthen academic, cultural, and workforce connections between West Virginia and Ireland, creating opportunities for shared learning and international engagement.
(b) The purpose of the West Virginia–Ireland Education Alliance is to strengthen academic, cultural, and workforce connections between West Virginia and Ireland, creating opportunities for shared learning and international engagement.
Enr CS for HB 4087 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 March 17, 2026.
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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 then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance

  7. To House Finance

  8. Do pass

  9. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 1st time

  11. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. Passed House (Roll No. 158)

  16. Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 159)

  17. Communicated to Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

  19. To Education then Finance

  20. To Education

  21. Reported do pass, but first to Finance

  22. To Finance

  23. Reported do pass

  24. Immediate consideration

  25. Read 1st time

  26. On 2nd reading

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. On 3rd reading

  29. Read 3rd time

  30. Passed Senate (Roll No. 528)

  31. Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 529)

  32. Communicated to House

  33. Completed legislative action

  34. To Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

  35. To Governor 3/17/2026

  36. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

  37. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026

  38. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

  39. Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 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

Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 21000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
ROSE — Yea
BARNHART — Yea
RUCKER — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
TAKUBO — Yea
MARTIN — Yea
TARR — Yea
MAYNARD, M — Yea
TAYLOR — Yea
MORRIS — Yea
WELD — Yea
OLIVERIO — Yea
WILLIS — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
WOELFEL — Yea
GARCIA — Yea
QUEEN — Yea
WOODRUM — Yea
ROBERTS — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
HAMILTON — Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Anne B. Charnock Republican Yea
Brian Helton Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Craig A. Hart Republican Yea
Darren Thorne Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Scott Fuller Republican Yea
T. Kevan Bartlett Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea
Zack Maynard Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4087 do?
To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.
Who sponsors HB 4087?
HB 4087 is sponsored by Linville, Michael Hornby (Republican), Jimmy Willis (Republican), and Gary G. Howell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4087?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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