West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR49: Commending volunteers for their recovery efforts for flooding at Chief Logan State Park
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 24, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 49 (By Senators Phillips, Z. Maynard, Rucker, and Rose) [Introduced February 24, 2026] Commending the many volunteers for their extraordinary service in the recovery efforts of the May 2025 flood at Chief Logan State Park. Whereas, In May 2025, several areas within Chief Logan State Park, located in the great State of West Virginia, were impacted by devastating flash flooding that damaged park facilities, infrastructure, and the natural beauty of this treasured public resource; and Whereas, In the face of this adversity, the people of Logan County, West Virginia, along with neighbors from across the region, demonstrated the true meaning of the "Mountaineer Spirit" by responding with immediate action and unwavering compassion; and Whereas, Numerous volunteers, including community organizations, faith-based groups, student bodies, private citizens, and public officials, selflessly dedicated their time, labor, and resources to the cleanup and recovery efforts, including Hatfield & McCoy Trails Executive Director Jeffery Lusk; Deputy Executive Director John Fakete; Doug Killen of the West Virginia Division of Highways; Tug Valley High School student Jayden Hannah; Mark Hatcher of Superior Pocahontas; West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Cabinet Secretary Harold Ward; West Virginia State Senator Rupie Phillips; Nathan Brada, General Manager of Coronado Coal; Leonard Nicholas, Superintendent of Coronado Coal; Derrick Lambert of Superior Pocahontas; Logan County Commissioners Eric Porter, Diana Barnette, and …
Sponsors
- Phillips, Rupie (R, 07) · primary sponsor
- Maynard, Zack (R, 07)
- Rucker, Patricia (R, 16)
- Rose, Chris (R, 02)
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Roll No. 221)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
Votes
- Adopted (Roll No. 221) (February 25, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SR49?
- SR49 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending volunteers for their recovery efforts for flooding at Chief Logan State Park.
- What is the status of SR49?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR49?
- Phillips, Rupie (R, 07), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR49?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
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