West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4978: Permitting Workforce WV to actively reach out to Unemployment Compensation filers with available jobs that fit their prior job history and salary range
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4978 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permitting Workforce WV to actively reach out to Unemployment Compensation filers with available jobs that fit their prior job history and salary range. Primary sponsor: Linville. It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Browning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| David Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Tristan Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“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 Government Organization
- To House Government Adminstration
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction