West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 490: Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 490 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 294, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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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 |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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 294, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 423)
- Passed House (Roll No. 422)
- Read 3rd time
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