West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR52: Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day
Status: Passed both chambers, February 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 26, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 52 (By Senators Weld, Hamilton, and Chapman) [Introduced February 26, 2026] Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day at the Legislature. Whereas, West Liberty University was established as West Liberty Academy on March 30, 1837, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the State of West Virginia. Known as the "Hilltop", West Liberty University has a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees, strengthening communities and West Virginia's workforce; and Whereas, West Liberty University serves more than 2,200 students, offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and continues to expand access through online, transfer-friendly, and workforce-aligned programs; and Whereas, West Liberty University is nationally recognized for its social mobility, ranking among the top regional universities in the south, with 53 percent of its graduates remaining in West Virginia within one year of their graduation, strengthening the state's economy and communities; and Whereas, West Liberty University promotes scientific discovery and environmental stewardship through initiatives such as the Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center, a $2M facility dedicated to conserving imperiled aquatic species while promoting economic growth and environmental sustainability in central Appalachia; and Whereas, West Liberty University has made recent investments that include the Hilltop Center for Biomedical Research, the Psychology and Communication Sciences Laboratory, and the Gary …
Sponsors
- Weld, Ryan (R, 01) · primary sponsor
- Hamilton, Bill (R, 11)
- Chapman, Laura Wakim (R, 01)
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is SR52?
- SR52 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day.
- What is the status of SR52?
- Passed both chambers as of February 27, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (February 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR52?
- Weld, Ryan (R, 01), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR52?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
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