West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5409: Relating to the ownership of water and minerals in dissolved or undissolved form in produced liquids and solids related to oil and gas drilling.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5409 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the ownership of water and minerals in dissolved or undissolved form in produced liquids and solids related to oil and gas drilling. Primary sponsor: Tristan Leavitt (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Leavitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Erica Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Matthew Rohrbach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works
- Filed for introduction