West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4985: Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4985 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities. Primary sponsor: Willis. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jarred Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jeff Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction