West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 592: WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 592 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Primary sponsor: Darren Thorne (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 286, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Thorne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Anne Charnock | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Charles Clements | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Jeffries | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robbie Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Ben Queen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jack Woodrum | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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 286, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/11/2026
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 364)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
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