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State of West VirginiaWest VirginiaThe purpose of this bill is to clarify the categories of employment which are prohibited or authorized for persons in West Virginia who are under the age of 18 and to clarify youth apprenticeships prohibited or authorized in such categories of employment and to be known as "The Workforce Development Act of 2026".
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Mar 14, 2026
- 243 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Delegates
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
WV HB 4005 · PassedMar 14
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Bill details
- Last action
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 · Apr 1, 2026
Sponsors
RBRyan BrowningRepresentative · Republican · HD-028Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MDMark DeanRepresentative · Republican · HD-034
EWEvan WorrellRepresentative · Republican · HD-023
DMDavid McCormickRepresentative · Republican · HD-082
EPElliott PrittRepresentative · Republican · HD-050
CMCarl MartinRepresentative · Republican · HD-065
JPJohn Paul HottRepresentative · Republican · HD-085
BBBill BellRepresentative · Republican · HD-008
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JPJonathan PinsonRepresentative · Republican · HD-017
JSJeffrey StephensRepresentative · Republican · HD-006
GWGregory WattRepresentative · Republican · HD-048
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 1, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026House
Mar 14, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House JournalHouse
Mar 14, 2026Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate JournalSenate
Mar 11, 2026To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate JournalSenate
Mar 11, 2026To Governor 3/11/2026House
Mar 11, 2026House Message receivedSenate
Mar 10, 2026Completed legislative actionHouse
Mar 10, 2026Communicated to SenateHouse
Show 35 earlier actions
Mar 10, 2026House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 373)House
Mar 10, 2026House received Senate messageHouse
Mar 9, 2026Senate requests House to concurSenate
Mar 9, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 368)Senate
Mar 9, 2026Read 3rd timeSenate
Mar 9, 2026On 3rd readingSenate
Mar 6, 2026Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)Senate
Mar 6, 2026Read 2nd timeSenate
Mar 6, 2026On 2nd readingSenate
Mar 5, 2026Read 1st timeSenate
Mar 5, 2026On 1st readingSenate
Mar 4, 2026Reported do pass, with amendmentSenate
Jan 28, 2026To Government OrganizationSenate
Jan 28, 2026To Government OrganizationSenate
Jan 28, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Jan 27, 2026Communicated to SenateHouse
Jan 27, 2026Passed House (Roll No. 16)House
Jan 27, 2026Read 3rd timeHouse
Jan 27, 2026On 3rd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Jan 26, 2026On 3rd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Jan 23, 2026Amendment adopted (Voice vote)House
Jan 23, 2026Amendment reported by the ClerkHouse
Jan 23, 2026Amendment adopted (Voice vote)House
Jan 23, 2026Amendment reported by the ClerkHouse
Jan 23, 2026Read 2nd timeHouse
Jan 23, 2026On 2nd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Jan 22, 2026Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 1/23/2026House
Jan 22, 2026On 2nd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Jan 21, 2026Read 1st timeHouse
Jan 21, 2026On 1st reading, Special CalendarHouse
Jan 20, 2026By substitute, do passHouse
Jan 14, 2026To House Government OrganizationHouse
Jan 14, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Jan 14, 2026To Government OrganizationHouse
Jan 14, 2026Filed for introductionHouse
Recorded votes
Passed House (Roll No. 16)Jan 27, 2026 · House · 83 yea · 5 nayPassedPassed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 368)Mar 9, 2026 · Senate · 27 yea · 7 nayPassedPassed
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 373)Mar 10, 2026 · House · 92 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
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