West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5478: Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5478 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness. Primary sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): To House Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hornbuckle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Vernon Criss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Shawn Fluharty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Garcia | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Roger Hanshaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Hollis Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| 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
- To House Finance
- Do pass, but first to Finance
- Markup Discussion
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Finance
- Filed for introduction