West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB 5554 — To modify the building fund for state parties.

Last action — To Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

To modify the building fund for state parties.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 5554 has been updated to include language that allows for higher contributions to a political party's headquarters. This change clarifies the bill's purpose and intention, making it easier to understand for everyone. Allowing increased contributions could significantly impact the funding and resources available to political parties, which may influence their operations and outreach.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 5554 By Delegates Holstein, J.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED House Bill 5554 By Delegates Holstein, J.
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] Intr.
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] Eng HB 5554 A BILL to amend and reenact §3-8-2c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the contribution limits to a political party's headquarters.
HB 2026R3802 A BILL to amend and reenact §3-8-2c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the contribution limits to a political party's headquarters.
(4) "County executive committee" means the executive committee of a political party, as Intr.
Eng HB 5554 (4) "County executive committee" means the executive committee of a political party, as defined by §3-1-8 of this code, which is situate in, and responsible for, the conduct of that party’s business in one of the constituent counties of the state.
HB 2026R3802 defined by §3-1-8 of this code, which is situate in, and responsible for, the conduct of that party’s business in one of the constituent counties of the state.
(A) The name, residence and mailing address and telephone number of the party headquarters committee, financial agent, or any person or officer acting on behalf of the Intr.
Eng HB 5554 (A) The name, residence and mailing address and telephone number of the party headquarters committee, financial agent, or any person or officer acting on behalf of the committee, who is filing the financial statement.
HB 2026R3802 committee, who is filing the financial statement.
(g) Contributions received by a party headquarters committee may be contributed to any educational, cultural, or charitable organization.
Eng HB 5554 (g) Contributions received by a party headquarters committee may be contributed to any educational, cultural, or charitable organization.
Intr.
(h) The Secretary of State shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq.
HB 2026R3802 (h) The Secretary of State shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq.
NOTE:
The purpose of this bill is to allow higher contributions to a political party's headquarters.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. Do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  12. Amendment rejected (Voice vote)

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. Passed House (Roll No. 250)

  16. Communicated to Senate

  17. Introduced in Senate

  18. To Judiciary

  19. To Judiciary

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5554 do?
To modify the building fund for state parties.
Who sponsors HB 5554?
HB 5554 is sponsored by Josh Holstein (Republican), Jarred Cannon (Republican), and Michael Hornby (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5554?
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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