West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1000: Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1000 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“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 Health and Human Resources
- To Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Helton title amendment adopted
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 300)
- Rucker amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
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