West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 420: West Virginia First Energy Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 420 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: West Virginia First Energy Act. Primary sponsor: Brian Helton (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Markup Discussion.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Helton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Azinger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jay Taylor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“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 then Finance
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 324)
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 323)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
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