2026 Regular Session

HB 5364

Reforming Boards and Commissions

Law

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Session

2026 Regular Session

Official source

Chamber

House of Delegates

Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Bill overview

This bill, known as "Reforming Boards and Commissions," aims to streamline and modernize the operation of various state boards and commissions in West Virginia. It proposes eliminating several outdated or unnecessary boards, such as the West Virginia Motorsport Committee and the Commission on Holocaust Education, and shifting their responsibilities to other agencies. The bill also modifies the structure and powers of the Public Land Corporation and the Municipal Home Rule Board, with the goal of increasing efficiency and reducing administrative burdens. It includes several changes to existing laws related to records management and local government.

Key provisions

Eliminates the Commission on Holocaust Education and transfers its duties to the Archives and History Commission.
Shifts the powers and duties of the Public Land Corporation to the Division of Natural Resources.
Repeals several boards and commissions, including the Southern West Virginia Lake Development Study Commission and the West Virginia Council on Aging.
Modifies the composition and responsibilities of the Tourism Advisory Council.
Establishes a permanent Municipal Home Rule Program, replacing the previous pilot program.
Reforms the Records Management and Preservation Board, transferring responsibilities to the Archives and History Section.
Eliminates the Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals with Disabilities Board.
Repeals the Juvenile Justice Reform Oversight Commission and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Education Program Coalition.

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Legislative history

2026-02-09House

Filed for introduction

2026-02-09House

To Government Organization

2026-02-09House

Introduced in House

2026-02-09House

To House Government Organization

Passage without roll call

The official record shows passage by unanimous consent or voice vote where no roll call was taken. No member-level tally is available for these steps, and the district map does not apply.

3/10/2026SenateVoice vote
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/4/2026HouseVoice vote
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

3/10/2026SenateVoice vote
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/4/2026HouseVoice vote
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HB 5364

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