West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4689: Relating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4689 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections. Primary sponsor: Chris Anders (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Anders | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction