West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5172: Relating to establishing the Low Earth Orbit Broadband Internet Connection Fund.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5172 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Low Earth Orbit Broadband Internet Connection Fund. Primary sponsor: Linville. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): To House Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jarred Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Vernon Criss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Roger Hanshaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced in House
- To Finance
- Filed for introduction