West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5676: Relating to Forced Pooling and negotiating with unleased owners.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5676 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to Forced Pooling and negotiating with unleased owners. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“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 Judiciary
- Filed for introduction