West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5089: Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: June 29, 2026 ·Record last updated: Nov 1, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC

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HB 5089 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials. Primary sponsor: Joe Ellington (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.

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Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Joe Ellington	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	38
Bill Bell	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	8
Jeff Campbell	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	46
Ray Canterbury	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	47
Kathie Hess Crouse	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	19
Lori Dittman	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	63
Marty Gearheart	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	37
Gary Howell	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	87
Andy Shamblin	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	59
Joe Statler	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	77
Chris Toney	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	43

Recent official actions

June 29, 2026Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
April 1, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
March 25, 2026To Governor 3/25/2026
March 14, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
March 13, 2026House received Senate message
March 11, 2026Completed legislative action
March 11, 2026Communicated to House
March 11, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 466)
March 11, 2026Read 3rd time
March 11, 2026On 3rd reading

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Bill: HB 5089
Chamber: House
Introduced: February 3, 2026
Stage: Enacted
Last action: June 29, 2026

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