West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4973: Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: To House Education

Plain-language summary

HB 4973 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027. Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): To House Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.