West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4788: Allow school board members to run for the state legislature
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4788 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allow school board members to run for the state legislature. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Corby Dillon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Jeffries | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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 Judiciary
- Filed for introduction