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Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

WV HB 4985 · House Bill · 2026

Stage: Introduced
Started in: House
Sponsors: 11
Latest action: Jan 30, 2026

Where it stands

Introduced (Current step)
Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Jimmy WillisLead sponsor
Daniel LinvilleCo-sponsor
Gary HowellCo-sponsor
Geno ChiarelliCo-sponsor
Jarred CannonCo-sponsor
Jeff EldridgeCo-sponsor
Jeff StephensCo-sponsor
Josh HolsteinCo-sponsor
Kathie Hess CrouseCo-sponsor
Mark DeanCo-sponsor
Mark ZatezaloCo-sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in West Virginia.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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