West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4450: Removing restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4450 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To House Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Hillenbrand | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Statler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Public Education
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education
- Filed for introduction