West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SB 796 — Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports

Last action — Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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  1. ✓
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill addresses the distribution of West Virginia reports.

The bill relates to how reports from West Virginia are distributed. It aims to establish clear guidelines for this process.

Summary

Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 796 officially repeals a specific section of West Virginia law, which relates to distribution. The bill has passed and will take effect 90 days after its passage, specifically on June 9, 2026. This change is significant because it indicates a shift in how certain distributions are managed under the law, which could impact various stakeholders in the state.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced Senate Bill 796 BYSENATORW ILLIS WOELFEL [Introduced February 6, 2026;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Senate Bill 796 BYSENATORW ILLIS WOELFEL [Passed March 11, 2026;
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] Intr SB 796 A BILL to repeal §51-8-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to distribution of West Virginia reports.
in effect 90 days from passage (June 9, 2026)] Enr SB 796 AN ACT to repeal §51-8-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to distribution of West Virginia reports.
Enr SB 796 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 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  2. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

  3. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

  5. To Governor 3/13/2026

  6. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. Passed House (Roll No. 395)

  9. Communicated to Senate

  10. Completed legislative action

  11. House Message received

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. Do pass

  15. Immediate consideration

  16. Read 1st time

  17. Markup Discussion

  18. House received Senate message

  19. Introduced in House

  20. To Judiciary

  21. To House Judiciary

  22. On 3rd reading

  23. Read 3rd time

  24. Passed Senate (Roll No. 106)

  25. Ordered to House

  26. On 2nd reading

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. On 1st reading

  29. Read 1st time

  30. Reported do pass

  31. Filed for introduction

  32. To Judiciary

  33. Introduced in Senate

  34. To Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Willis · Primary
  • Woelfel · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Willis

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Woelfel

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Roll Call

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 28001
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 4000
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 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 Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 796 do?
Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports
Who sponsors SB 796?
SB 796 is sponsored by Willis and Woelfel.
What is the current status of SB 796?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2026. Enacted.
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