West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5500: To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5500 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines. Primary sponsor: Bryan Ward (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Ward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Jonathan Kyle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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 Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction