West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 5110 — Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes

Last action — Chapter 173, 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 February 03, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends tuition waiver provisions for senior citizens auditing college classes.

This bill updates the regulations regarding tuition and fee waivers for senior citizens who audit specific classes at colleges. It ensures that eligible seniors can continue to participate in educational programs without the burden of these costs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with senior members may see greater educational engagement without financial barriers.

Summary

Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recently passed bill HB 5110 lowered the age requirement for educational benefits from 65 to 60 years old for resident students in West Virginia. This change allows more older adults to access these benefits, potentially encouraging lifelong learning and participation in higher education. Additionally, it ensures that the differential tuition for qualified non-resident students does not exceed 50% of what resident students pay, making it more affordable for non-residents to study in West Virginia. Overall, these amendments aim to make education more accessible for older individuals and manage tuition costs more effectively.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED House Bill 5110 By Delegates Rohrbach and Amos [Introduced February 03, 2026;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED House Bill 5110 BYDELEGATEROHRBACH ANAMOS [Passed March 10, 2026;
referred to the Committee on Education then Finance] Eng HB 5110 A BILL to amend and reenact §18B-10-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for resident students and certain non- resident students;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 8, 2026)] Enr HB 5110 AN ACT to amend and reenact §18B-10-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for resident students and certain non- resident students;
and by decreasing the eligibility age from 65 to 60 years of age or older.
decreasing the eligibility age from 65 to 60 years of age or older;
and for the no credit option, requiring that any differential tuition for qualified nonresident students not exceed 50 percent of the rate for West Virginia resident students.
Tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for residents and certain nonresidents at least sixty-five 60 years old.
Tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for residents and certain nonresidents at least 60 years old.
(B) The participant is sixty-five 60 years of age or older;
(B) The participant is 60 years of age or older;
(A) A grade or credit may not be given;
Enr HB 5110 (A) A grade or credit may not be given;
and Eng HB 5110 (B) The total tuition and fees charged for each course or class, excluding laboratory and parking fees, may not exceed $50.
and (B) The total tuition and fees charged for each course or class, excluding laboratory and parking fees, may not exceed $50.
Enr HB 5110 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 then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. Do pass

  7. 2nd reference dispensed

  8. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  9. Read 1st time

  10. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 3rd time

  14. Passed House (Roll No. 186)

  15. Communicated to Senate

  16. Introduced in Senate

  17. To Education

  18. To Education

  19. Reported do pass

  20. On 1st reading

  21. Read 1st time

  22. On 2nd reading

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. On 3rd reading

  25. Read 3rd time

  26. Passed Senate (Roll No. 379)

  27. Title amendment adopted

  28. Senate requests House to concur

  29. House received Senate message

  30. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 381)

  31. Communicated to Senate

  32. Completed legislative action

  33. House Message received

  34. To Governor 3/11/2026

  35. To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

  36. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  37. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026

  38. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

  39. Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (150)

150 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 94 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 84202
Democrat 8001
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 94204
% of votes cast 94%2%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — 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 Not Voting
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Not Voting
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward 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 Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith 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
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Nay
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
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 Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos 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
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
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 Yea
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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5110 do?
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
Who sponsors HB 5110?
HB 5110 is sponsored by Matthew Rohrbach (Republican) and Michael Amos (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5110?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.
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