West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4656: Relating to chronic absenteeism
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4656 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to chronic absenteeism. Primary sponsor: Joe Ellington (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ellington | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Statler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| Chris Toney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Willis | 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
- On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
- Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Education then Finance
- To Education
- To Education then Finance
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 171)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
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