West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5355: If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5355 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person. Primary sponsor: David Green (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Sheedy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“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
- Filed for introduction