West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4973: Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4973 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027. Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Heckert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Michael Amos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
“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