West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 398: Removing full time requirement for health officers
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 398 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing full time requirement for health officers. Primary sponsor: Smith. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 113)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading
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