West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SB 622 — Extending mine safety technology tax credit

Last action — Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2026. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill extends a tax credit for mine safety technology.

This bill continues the tax credit for technologies that improve safety in mining. It aims to support advancements in mine safety by providing financial incentives.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential improvements in safety technologies at mines, which could enhance worker safety.

Summary

Extending mine safety technology tax credit

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 622 extends the expiration date of the mine safety technology tax credit from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2030. This change is important because it gives companies more time to take advantage of financial incentives aimed at improving mine safety technology, potentially leading to safer working conditions in the industry. By encouraging investment in safety innovations, the state hopes to reduce accidents and improve overall safety standards in mining operations.

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SB622 HFIN AM McOThe Committee on Finance moves to amend the bill on page one, line one, by striking out the number “2028” and inserting in lieu thereof the number “2030”. ADOPTEDREJECTED
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Senate Bill 622 B YSENATORS PHILLIP, OSE,AND M.
MAYNARD [Passed March 14, 2026;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 12, 2026)] Enr SB 622 An ACT to amend and reenact §11-13BB-14 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to extending the mine safety technology tax credit.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 13BB.
WEST VIRGINIA INNOVATIVE MINE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY TAX CREDIT ACT.
§11-13BB-14.
Termination.
The tax credit authorized in this article shall terminate December 31, 2030.
Enr SB 622 The Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the Senate ...............................................................
Clerk of the House of Delegates Originated in the Senate.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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President of the Senate ...............................................................
Speaker of the House of Delegates __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  2. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

  3. To Governor 3/19/2026

  4. House Message received

  5. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 626)

  6. Communicated to House

  7. Completed legislative action

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

  9. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal

  10. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed House (Roll No. 543)

  13. Communicated to Senate

  14. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 2nd time

  16. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  17. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  18. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  19. Read 1st time

  20. With amendment, do pass

  21. House received Senate message

  22. Introduced in House

  23. To Finance

  24. To House Finance

  25. On 3rd reading

  26. Read 3rd time

  27. Passed Senate (Roll No. 52)

  28. Ordered to House

  29. On 2nd reading

  30. Read 2nd time

  31. On 1st reading

  32. Read 1st time

  33. Reported do pass

  34. Introduced in Senate

  35. To Finance

  36. Filed for introduction

  37. To Finance

Sponsors

  • Phillips · Primary
  • Rose · Cosponsor
  • M. Maynard · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Phillips

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Rose
  • M. Maynard

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29000
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
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 32 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27101
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 32101
% of votes cast 94%3%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 Nay
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Not Voting
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 taxation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 622 do?
Extending mine safety technology tax credit
Who sponsors SB 622?
SB 622 is sponsored by Phillips, Rose, and M. Maynard.
What is the current status of SB 622?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2026. Enacted.
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