West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HR6: Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development to the prosperity of West Virginia
Status: Introduced, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, February 11, 2026:
Committee Substitute for HOUSE RESOLUTION 6 (By y Delegates G. Howell, Anders, Browning, Burkhammer, Butler, Campbell, D. Cannon, J. Cannon, Chiarelli, Clark, Clay, Crouse, Dittman, Ellington, Funkhouser, Hall, Hillenbrand, Hite, Hornby, Horst, Hott, Kump, Kyle, Linville, Marple, Masters, Miller, Moore, Phillips, Ridenour, Rohrbach, Shamblin, B. Smith, Stephens, Toney, B. Ward, G. Ward, Willis, and Zatezalo) [Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works; February 11, 2026] Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development and job creation to the long term prosperity of the State of West Virginia, and the role of reliable energy infrastructure in supporting industrial, commercial, and workforce growth Whereas, West Virginia is the fourth leading natural gas producing state in the nation, with production having increased significantly due to development of the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations; and Whereas, West Virginia consistently ranks among the top natural gas producing states in the United States; and Whereas, Shale gas production now accounts for the vast majority of natural gas produced in West Virginia, with proven reserves measured in tens of trillions of cubic feet, reflecting the state's substantial energy resource base; and Whereas, The natural gas and oil industry supports tens of thousands of jobs in West Virginia, both directly and indirectly, and contributes billions of dollars annually to the state's economy through wages, investment, and tax …
Sponsors
- G., Howell, (I) · primary sponsor
- Anders, S. Chris (R, 097)
- Browning, Ryan (R, 028)
- Burkhammer, Adam (R, 064)
- Butler, Jim (R, 018)
- Campbell, Jeff (R, 046)
- D., Cannon, (I)
- J., Cannon, (I)
- Chiarelli, Geno (R, 078)
- Clark, Wayne (R, 099)
- Clay, Marshall W. (R, 051)
- Crouse, Kathie Hess (R, 019)
Latest actions
- : To House Rules
- : By substitute, be adopted, but first to Rules
- : To House Energy and Public Works
- : Introduced in House
- : To Energy and Public Works then Rules
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HR6?
- HR6 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development to the prosperity of West Virginia.
- What is the status of HR6?
- Introduced as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: To House Rules (February 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR6?
- G., Howell, (I), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR6?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=r&houseorig=h&btype=res
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