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WV SB65

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act (§30-42-3) to exclude persons who perform drywall installation and related services from the definition of "contractor"
  • Places drywall services alongside landscaping and painting services, which are already exempt from contractor licensing requirements
  • Applies to both commercial and residential drywall work, removing the need for these workers to obtain a contractor license regardless of project value
  • Introduced by Senator Rucker on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Removing persons who perform drywall services from definition of “contractor” in Contractor Licensing Act

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/23/2026
Government Organization1/14/2026

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