West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4522: Banning Foreign-backed spending on State Ballot Issues
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4522 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Banning Foreign-backed spending on State Ballot Issues. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): To Workforce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Workforce
- To Workforce then Judiciary
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 58)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- By substitute, do pass
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