West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5414: New Oil and Gas Well Plugging Assurance Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5414 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: New Oil and Gas Well Plugging Assurance Act. Primary sponsor: Evan Hansen (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jeff Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Mickey Petitto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Kayla Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 then Finance
- Filed for introduction