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WV SB1079
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Trenton Barnhart
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AI Summary
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Requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) to accept premium payments from political subdivisions by credit card, in addition to existing payment methods like cash, check, money order, and electronic funds transfer
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Amends the State Purchasing Card Program to explicitly authorize its use for premium payments to PEIA
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Expands accepted payment methods for political subdivisions to include credit cards and state purchasing cards when paying PEIA premiums
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Introduced February 23, 2026, by Senator Barnhart and referred to the Senate Finance Committee
Legislative Description
Requiring PEIA accept premium payments by credit card or state purchasing card
Insurance
Last Action
To Finance
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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