West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 1033 — Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land

Last action — Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  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 February 20, 2026. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill clarifies the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding state-owned land.

The bill specifies the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land. It aims to ensure clear authority and management of these lands.

Summary

Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 1033 clarify the authority of the West Virginia Commissioner regarding land leases and the handling of collected funds. Notably, the bill now ensures that leases with a payment of less than $5 per acre include a cancellation provision by the Legislature, enhancing legislative oversight. Additionally, it specifies that all funds collected by the department will support a special fund, ensuring better tracking and usage of state revenues. These changes are important as they refine the powers of the commissioner and improve financial accountability in state operations.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Engrossed Senate Bill 1033 BY SENATORS THORNE, EEDS , UCKER,AND SMITH (MR.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Senate Bill 1033 BY SENATORS THORNE, EEDS , UCKER,AND SMITH (MR.
RESIDENT) [Introduced February 20, 2026;
RESIDENT) [Passed March 14, 2026;
referred to the Committee on Government Organization] Eng SB 1033 A BILL to amend and reenact §19-12A-5 and §19-12A-6a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the powers and duties of the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture with respect to land owned by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 12, 2026)] Enr SB 1033 AN ACT to amend and reenact §19-12A-5 and §19-12A-6a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the powers and duties of the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture with respect to land owned by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture;
Eng SB 1033 (c) The commissioner is authorized and empowered to may:
Enr SB 1033 (c) The commissioner may:
Provided, That such the lease must contain a provision authorizing cancellation or impairment by the Legislature;
Provided, That the lease must contain a provision authorizing cancellation or impairment by the Legislature;
and (5) Transfer land, or any interest therein, to another public body pursuant to the provisions of §1-5-1 through §1-5-5, inclusive, of this code;
(5) Transfer land, or any interest therein, to another public body pursuant to the provisions of §1-5-1 through §1-5-5, inclusive, of this code;
and (5) (6) Exercise all other powers and duties necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.
and (6) Exercise all other powers and duties necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.
Eng SB 1033 (e) The commissioner may promulgate, pursuant to §29-1-1 et seq.
Enr SB 1033 (e) The commissioner may promulgate, pursuant to §29A-3-1 et seq.
§29A-3-1 et seq.
All Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, all funds collected by the department pursuant to this article, whether from the sale of food, the disposition of assets, other than including land, the lease of land or minerals or any other source, shall be paid into a special revenue account to be used for the purposes of this article:
Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, all funds collected by the department pursuant to this article, whether from the sale of food, the disposition of assets, including land, the lease of land or minerals or any other source, shall be paid into a special revenue account to be used for the purposes of this article:
Enr SB 1033 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. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Government Organization

  5. Reported do pass

  6. Immediate consideration

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Laid over on 3rd reading 3/2/2026

  13. Having been read 3rd time 3/2/2026

  14. Unanimous consent to amend on 3rd reading

  15. Amended on 3rd reading (Voice vote)

  16. Passed Senate (Roll No. 304)

  17. Ordered to House

  18. House received Senate message

  19. Introduced in House

  20. To Government Organization

  21. To House Government Organization

  22. With amendment, do pass

  23. Immediate consideration

  24. Read 1st time

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  28. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  29. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  30. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  31. Read 3rd time

  32. Passed House (Roll No. 621)

  33. Communicated to Senate

  34. House Message received

  35. Senate refused to concur; requested House to recede (Voice vote)

  36. Communicated to House

  37. House received Senate message

  38. House receded and passed (Roll No. 687)

  39. Communicated to Senate

  40. Completed legislative action

  41. House Message received

  42. To Governor 3/19/2026

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

  44. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

  45. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

  46. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

  47. Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 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

PASSAGE

Passed 95 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 84103
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 95103
% of votes cast 96%1%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Not Voting
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Nay
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Not Voting
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1033 do?
Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land
Who sponsors SB 1033?
SB 1033 is sponsored by Rucker, Darren Thorne (Republican), Vince Deeds (Republican), and Randy E. Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1033?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2026. Enacted.
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