West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 256: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 256 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/2/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 2/24/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 2/24/2026
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 205)
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 204)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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