The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced several bills, including the following:
Senate Bill 392 would reduce personal income taxes and increase the excise tax on e-cigarettes and vape products to $1.20 tax per cartridge or container.
In the lengthy debate over this bill, several amendments were proposed and rejected. All amendments that were initially proposed can be found here.
Two amendments were adopted to the bill. Delegate Daniel Linville’s (R-Cabell, 22) amendment would remove all the language regarding the excise tax on e-cigarettes. The Finance Committee’s amendment would slightly increase the tax rate on personal income that the Senate committee substitute proposed, but would still reduce the current personal income tax rates.
Senate Bill 502 would create the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act. This act would allow a higher education institution to establish a women’s athletics endowment to support women’s collegiate sports programs.
Senate Bill 493 would require larger movie theaters in West Virginia to offer at least two open-captioned shows per week for films. This bill would also require audio description to be provided upon request when available.
In addition to the passage of bills, several bills completed legislative action, including the following:
House Bill 4053 would establish the Blue Envelope Program. The Blue Envelope program would assist communication between law enforcement officers and individuals with autism, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities during a motor vehicle-related interaction.
House Bill 4395 would require schools in West Virginia to investigate allegations against an employee who has jeopardized the health, safety, or welfare of a student, even if the employee resigns or transfers before the investigation is completed.
House Bill 4799 would establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia. This task force would investigate and prosecute offenders in cold cases. The cold case task force would be authorized to cooperate with federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies.
Once the House returned from recess, the House adjourned with 22 bills remaining on the agenda for third reading.
The House is adjourned until 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026.Â
