Who sponsors HB 5320?

HB 5320 is sponsored by Gary G. Howell (Republican), Patrick Lucas (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Jim Butler (Republican), Marshall W. Clay (Republican), D. Rolland Jennings (Republican), Ray Canterbury (Republican), Mark Dean (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), Roy Cooper (Republican), and Joe Parsons (Republican).

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West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

HB 5320 — Welcome Act

Last action February 09, 2026 — To House Finance

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Welcome Act

Bill Text

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Action History

February 09, 2026
Filed for introduction
February 09, 2026
To Finance
February 09, 2026
Introduced in House
February 09, 2026
To House Finance

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Gary G. Howell Republican

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5320 do?: Welcome Act
Who sponsors HB 5320?: HB 5320 is sponsored by Gary G. Howell (Republican), Patrick Lucas (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Jim Butler (Republican), Marshall W. Clay (Republican), D. Rolland Jennings (Republican), Ray Canterbury (Republican), Mark Dean (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), Roy Cooper (Republican), and Joe Parsons (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5320?: 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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At a glance

Identifier: HB 5320
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 09, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Gary G. Howell

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