HB4958 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program.

What is the status of HB4958?

Passed one chamber as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: To Government Organization (February 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4958?

Vance, Adam (R, 035), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4958?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4958&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4958: To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program

Q: What does HB4958 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-2P-1, §5B-2P-2, §5B-2P-3, §5B-2P-4, §5B-2P-5, §5B-2P-6, §5B-2P-7, §5B-2P-8, §5B-2P-9, and §5B-2P-10, relating generally to the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program Act; creating the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program for a period of five years; defining terms; finding that there are challenges facing the counties in which the southern coalfields are located; establishing revitalization council to organize and prioritize state resources and technical ass.

Status: Passed one chamber, February 20, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-2P-1, §5B-2P-2, §5B-2P-3, §5B-2P-4, §5B-2P-5, §5B-2P-6, §5B-2P-7, §5B-2P-8, §5B-2P-9, and §5B-2P-10, relating generally to the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program Act; creating the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program for a period of five years; defining terms; finding that there are challenges facing the counties in which the southern coalfields are located; establishing revitalization council to organize and prioritize state resources and technical ass.

From the engrossed text, January 29, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-2P-1, §5B-2P-2, §5B-2P-3, §5B-2P-4, §5B-2P-5, §5B-2P-6, §5B-2P-7, §5B-2P-8, §5B-2P-9, and §5B-2P-10, relating generally to the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program Act; creating the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program for a period of five years; defining terms; finding that there are challenges facing the counties in which the southern coalfields are located; establishing revitalization council to organize and prioritize state resources and technical assistance for these counties; directing revitalization council to develop strategies to stimulate economic activity in and around the certain municipalities in coordination with certain contributing partners to the extent possible; requiring an annual report; directing Division of Economic Development and revitalization council to facilitate economic development incentives for certain counties; authorizing the provision of state property and equipment to businesses investing in the counties of the southern coalfield area of the state at a reduced cost; and providing prioritization of West Virginia resources. ARTICLE 2p. SOUTHERN COALFIELD RESILIENCY AND REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. §5B-2P-1. Short Title. This article shall be known and cited as the "Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program Act". §5B-2P-2. Legislative purpose; findings; intent. (a) The impact of excessive and economically biased federal regulations on the domestic coal-fired electricity market has led to a profound and significant …

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West Virginia HB4958: To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program

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