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West Virginia’s 2026 legislative session has officially begun.
Both chambers gaveled in shortly after noon Wednesday, first the House of Delegates with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and then the Senate under President Randy Smith, R-Preston.
Once a quorum was established, the House quickly voted down two amendments, one to allow video broadcasting of House committee meetings and the other to require roll call votes when tabling bills.
“When a motion to discharge is tabled, the decision effectively ends consideration of the bill,” said Del. Chris Anders, R-Berkeley, who sponsored the measure.
“My amendment simply requires that the decision be made by recorded vote so that the people of West Virginia can see where their representatives stand,” he said.
In the House, more than 300 bills were introduced and assigned to various committees.
In the Senate, 249 bills were introduced.
A formality, Gov. Patrick Morrisey was invited to give his State of the State address, set to begin at 7 p.m.
The session runs 60 days, through March 14.
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While the West Virginia Legislature may consider hundreds of bills during the 60-day session, there is only one thing they are required by the state constitution to do and that is to pass a balanced budget. The state is not allowed to operate in a deficit. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with House Finance Committee Chair Vernon Criss, R-Wood, and Minority Chair of House Finance Del. John Williams, D-Monongalia, to discuss the process for creating the state budget.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia Senate approved a bill Friday that would set penalties for anyone who incorrectly parks in a spot designated for Purple Heart recipients.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChildren aged 13 and older would have the right to proper notice of a hearing where the outcome may affect them, the option to attend the hearing and the right to have the outcome explained to them.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFormer Minority Leader Doug Skaff's life and public service were honored Thursday in the House of Delegates after his death last June.
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