HB 5438
  • Introduced
    Feb 11, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 04, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 13, 2026
  • Became Law
    Mar 14, 2026
HB 5438
West Virginia House Bill
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To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
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Senate • Mar 14, 2026: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
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Mar 04, 2026, House
PASSAGE
YES: 92
NO: 0
OTHER: 7
YES: 92

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 7

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    Mar 13, 2026, Senate
    Passage
    YES: 32
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 32

    NO: 0

      ABSENT: 2

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      Mar 14, 2026, House
      PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB
      YES: 97
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 2
      YES: 97

      NO: 0

        NOT VOTING: 2

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        Mar 14, 2026, House
        EFFECT Jul 01, 2026
        YES: 97
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 2
        YES: 97

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 2

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          Actions
          • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
            • Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
          • Mar 14, 2026 | House
            • Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
            • Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
          • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
            • To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
          • Mar 25, 2026 | House
            • To Governor 3/25/26
          • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
            • House Message received
            • Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 713)
            • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 714)
            • Communicated to House
            • Completed legislative action
          • Mar 14, 2026 | House
            • House received Senate message
            • House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 685)
            • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 686)
            • Communicated to Senate
          • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
            • On 3rd reading
            • Deferred until foot of 3rd reading
            • Read 3rd time
            • Passed Senate (Roll No. 590)
            • Title amendment adopted
            • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 591)
            • Senate requests House to concur
          • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
            • On 2nd reading
            • Read 2nd time
            • Committee amendments adopted (Voice vote)
            • Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported do pass, as amended by Education
            • Immediate consideration
            • Read 1st time
          • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported do pass, with amendments, but first to Finance
            • To Finance
          • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
            • Introduced in Senate
            • To Education then Finance
            • To Education
          • Mar 04, 2026 | House
            • On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
            • Read 3rd time
            • Passed House (Roll No. 312)
            • Communicated to Senate
          • Mar 03, 2026 | House
            • On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
            • Read 2nd time
          • Mar 02, 2026 | House
            • On 1st reading, Special Calendar
            • Read 1st time
          • Feb 27, 2026 | House
            • Do pass
          • Feb 20, 2026 | House
            • By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
            • To House Finance
          • Feb 18, 2026 | House
            • Markup Discussion
          • Feb 11, 2026 | House
            • Filed for introduction
            • To Education then Finance
            • Introduced in House
            • To House Education
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