West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 558 — Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators

Last action — Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  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 April 01, 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 school bus safety violations by vehicle operators

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 558 changes the bill's title and simplifies the structure regarding school bus safety. It now allows for video footage from school buses capturing safety violations to be sent directly to law enforcement, which can help enforce rules against illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill also introduces specific criminal and administrative penalties for these violations, reinforcing the importance of keeping children safe while they get on and off buses. Overall, these changes aim to enhance safety measures around school buses and improve accountability for unsafe driving behaviors.

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SB558 HFAT Akers 3-13Baker 3228 Delegate Akers moved to amend the committee substitute by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:"A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-12-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
SB558 SFAT Martin #1 3-14Neal  7876 Senator Martin moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:Eng.
and to amend the code by adding four new sections, designated §17C-12-7a, §17C-12-7b, and §17C-12-7c, relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators;
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for Senate Bill 558—A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-12-7 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
and to amend the code by adding two new sections, designated §17C-12-7b and §17C-12-7c, relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators;
requiring completion of a driver education safety course;
and requiring completion of a driver education safety course.     AdoptedRejected
and permitting administrative penalties in certain circumstances."    AdoptedRejected 
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

  5. Committee substitute reported

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed Senate (Roll No. 197)

  13. Ordered to House

  14. House received Senate message

  15. Introduced in House

  16. To Judiciary

  17. To House Judiciary

  18. Markup Discussion

  19. With amendment, do pass

  20. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  21. Read 1st time

  22. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  25. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  26. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  27. Read 3rd time

  28. Passed House (Roll No. 536)

  29. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  30. Communicated to Senate

  31. House Message received

  32. Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 625)

  33. Senate requests House to concur

  34. House received Senate message

  35. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 657)

  36. Communicated to Senate

  37. Completed legislative action

  38. House Message received

  39. To Governor 3/19/2026

  40. To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

  41. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

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

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Taylor

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

Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 4000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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Roll Call

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 28001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 33001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Not Voting
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 558 do?
Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators
Who sponsors SB 558?
SB 558 is sponsored by Taylor and Vince Deeds (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 558?
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.
Where can I track SB 558?
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