West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4727: To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4727 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales). Primary sponsor: Pritt. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pritt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jordan Bridges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| John Jordan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Andy Shamblin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Chris Toney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“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 Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Finance
- Filed for introduction