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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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On this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this episode of The Legislature Today, in this school year alone, the state Board of Education has been asked to approve 19 school closures or consolidations. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, a member of the Senate Education Committee, and Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, to discuss what needs to be done to fix the issue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe House of Delegates took action on their stated legislative focus of economic development Friday, as well as supports for Child Protective Service workers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAbortions delivered to women in West Virginia for the purpose of causing an abortion would be banned under a bill that passed the Senate on Friday.
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