West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 15: Strengthening protections for certain natural resource interests affected by carbon capture and underground carbon storage projects
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 15 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Strengthening protections for certain natural resource interests affected by carbon capture and underground carbon storage projects. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Markup Discussion.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Markup Discussion
- To House Energy and Public Works
- To Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Title amendment adopted
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 5)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Read 2nd time
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