West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 686: Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 686 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
- To Governor 3/19/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 659)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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