West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 648: Strategic and Critical Resources Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 648 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Strategic and Critical Resources Act. Primary sponsor: Robbie Morris (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Anne Charnock | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Zack Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ben Queen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Takubo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Eric Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| 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 143, 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
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 681)
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 680)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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