West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 76: Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WV
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 76 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WV. Primary sponsor: Phillips. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Chapman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Craig Hart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Helton | 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
- To Finance
- Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
- To Energy, Industry, and Mining
- Introduced in Senate
- To Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance
- Filed for introduction