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WV HB5363
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
- Authorizes West Virginia county commissions to establish a "County Daycare Authority" as a public agency to provide affordable childcare for county residents, either through voter referendum or county commission initiative if no new taxes are required
- Allows citizens to petition for a county daycare referendum by collecting signatures from at least 10% of registered voters who voted in the last gubernatorial election
- Permits county commissions to fund daycare facilities through a voter-approved levy, tax, or fee, with costs scaled based on parents' ability to pay
- Creates a five-member authority board appointed by the county commission for three-year terms, including a county commissioner (or designee), two parents, a finance expert, and a child development specialist
- Grants the daycare authority powers to acquire property, hire staff, enter contracts, accept federal/state grants, and establish sliding-scale fees for services
Legislative Description
Authorizing counties to establish a county daycare
Counties
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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