West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4489: Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4489 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar. Primary sponsor: Gary Howell (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): To House Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jeffries | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Street | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Kayla Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 Finance
- By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
- Markup Discussion
- To House Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works then Finance
- Filed for introduction