SB 281
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Jan 28, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 01, 2026
SB 281
West Virginia Senate Bill
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Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules
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House • Mar 14, 2026: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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Enrolled Committee Substitute

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Jan 28, 2026, Senate
Passage
YES: 33
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 33

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 12, 2026, House
    EFFECT FROM PASSAGE
    YES: 95
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 3
    YES: 95

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    Mar 12, 2026, House
    PASSAGE
    YES: 95
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 3
    YES: 95

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    Actions
    • Mar 14, 2026 | House
      • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
    • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
      • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
    • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
      • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
    • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
      • To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
    • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
      • To Governor 3/18/2026
    • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
      • House Message received
    • Mar 12, 2026 | House
      • On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
      • Read 3rd time
      • Passed House (Roll No. 418)
      • Effective from passage (Roll No. 419)
      • Communicated to Senate
      • Completed legislative action
    • Mar 11, 2026 | House
      • On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
      • Read 2nd time
    • Mar 10, 2026 | House
      • Markup Discussion
      • Do pass
      • Immediate consideration
      • Read 1st time
    • Jan 29, 2026 | House
      • House received Senate message
      • Introduced in House
      • To Judiciary
      • To House Judiciary
    • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
      • On 3rd reading
      • Read 3rd time
      • Passed Senate (Roll No. 11)
      • Effective from passage (Roll No. 12)
      • Ordered to House
    • Jan 27, 2026 | Senate
      • Read 2nd time
    • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
      • On 2nd reading
    • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
      • On 1st reading
      • Read 1st time
    • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
      • Committee substitute reported
    • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
      • Filed for introduction
      • To Judiciary
      • Introduced in Senate
      • To Judiciary
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