West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5163: Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5163 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements. Primary sponsor: Mike Hornby (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): To Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hornby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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 Finance
- Reported do pass, but first to Finance
- To Education
- To Education then Finance
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 265)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
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