West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4498: Relating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture through Urban Beekeeping
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4498 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture through Urban Beekeeping. Primary sponsor: Linville. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wayne Clark | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
“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 Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction