HB5438Introduced in the House of Delegates
To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
Introduced by Christopher Toney, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 714) · March 14, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education then Finance
Introduced in House
To House Education
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
To House Finance
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 312)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Education then Finance
To Education
Reported do pass, with amendments, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass, as amended by Education
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Committee amendments adopted (Voice vote)
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 685)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 686)
Communicated to 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
To Governor 3/25/26
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb5438 s edu am _1 3-9 (amendment)
- hb5438 sfa oliverio _1 3-12 (amendment)
- hb5438 sfat grady _1 3-13 (amendment)
- hb5438 sfa oliverio _1 3-12 adopted (amendment)
- hb5438 s edu am _1 3-9 adopted (amendment)
- hb5438 sfat grady _1 3-13 adopted (amendment)
- hb5438 hfa mcgeehan 3-13 (amendment)
- hb5438 hfa mcgeehan 3-13 adopted (amendment)
- hb5438 hfat mcgeehan 3-14 (amendment)
- hb5438 hfat mcgeehan 3-14 adopted (amendment)
- hb5438 am _1 3-14 (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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