West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 516: Increasing state minimum salary for teachers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 516 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing state minimum salary for teachers. Primary sponsor: Tom Takubo (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Takubo | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Charles Clements | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Scott Fuller | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Oliverio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Phillips | Co-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 Education
- Introduced in Senate
- To Education then Finance
- Filed for introduction