West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5539: West Virginia Coal Miners Employment 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 5539 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: West Virginia Coal Miners Employment Act. Primary sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hornbuckle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Shawn Fluharty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Garcia | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hollis Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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 Government Organization
- Filed for introduction