West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB 5074 — Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 5074 made significant changes to the allocation of funds for crime and addiction initiatives. Specifically, the amendment reallocates 20% of certain funds to support local law enforcement agencies, focusing on training, drug diversion, and crime programs, while limiting the administrative expenses for overseeing these grants to 3%. Additionally, the proposal to allocate $5 million for expanding services addressing homelessness was removed. These changes highlight a shift in priorities towards direct support for law enforcement initiatives rather than homelessness services.

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HB5074 HFA Worrell 3-3 #1CR 3338 Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “and” by inserting the words, “$5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness;”.
HB5074 HFA Linville 3-4 #1WRV 3133 Delegate Linville moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 2, line 24, by striking the word “and” after the word “research;”AndOn page 2, section 2, line 26, by striking the period following the word “Commission” and inserting in lieu thereof ";
   AdoptedRejected
and”AndOn page 2, section 2, lines 27 through 30, by striking paragraph G in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:“(B) (G) Forty Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section, for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter fifteen §15A-2-1 et seq.
of this code.”And On page 2, section 2, lines 31 through 33, by striking paragraph H in its entirety. AdoptedRejected
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Finance

  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. Rules suspension of moving to 3rd with right to amend due to objection adopted (Roll No. 275)

  11. On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  14. Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297)

  15. Amendment adopted (Roll No. 298)

  16. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  17. Read 3rd time

  18. Passed House (Roll No. 299)

  19. Communicated to Senate

  20. Introduced in Senate

  21. To Finance

  22. To Finance

  23. Reported do pass, with amendment

  24. Immediate consideration

  25. Read 1st time

  26. On 2nd reading

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  29. On 3rd reading

  30. Read 3rd time

  31. Passed Senate (Roll No. 556)

  32. Senate requests House to concur

  33. House received Senate message

  34. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  35. Amendment rejected (Voice vote)

  36. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 659)

  37. Communicated to Senate

  38. Completed legislative action

  39. House Message received

  40. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  41. To Governor 3/25/2026

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

  43. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

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

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5074 do?
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Who sponsors HB 5074?
HB 5074 is sponsored by Clark, Evan Worrell (Republican), Michael Hite (Republican), and Joe Ellington (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5074?
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.
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