West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5000: Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5000 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration. Primary sponsor: Kump. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kump | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Elías Coop-González | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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