West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5438: To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5438 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs. Primary sponsor: Chris Toney (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Toney | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Joe Statler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- To Governor 3/25/26
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 714)
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 713)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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