West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5398: Relating to dates and deposits for Oil and Gas Well Plugging
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5398 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to dates and deposits for Oil and Gas Well Plugging. Primary sponsor: Bill Anderson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Communicated to Senate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Jeff Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Jeffries | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Communicated to Senate
- House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
- Title amendment adopted
- Com. title amend withdrawn by unanimous consent
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 508)
- Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Committee amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
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