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WV HB5000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public school employees in West Virginia would be prohibited from using school resources for election advocacy efforts
  • Public school employees would be banned from engaging in political activity during work hours, with an exception for teaching government education classes
  • Violations would constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to one year in jail, or both
  • The bill amends §3-8-12 of the West Virginia Code governing regulation and control of elections
  • Introduced January 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education then Judiciary

Legislative Description

Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration

Elections

Last Action

To House Education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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