West VirginiaHB 40872026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.

Sponsored By: Michael Hornby (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§29-36-2§29-36-4§29-36-6

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Trade commission to boost Ireland ties

The law creates the West Virginia–Ireland Trade Commission with nine members. Two senators and two delegates are named by legislative leaders. The Governor appoints five members, with Senate approval, for four‑year terms; legislative members serve their two‑year term. Appointees include at least one public college representative and a Chamber of Commerce representative. At least two public members represent Irish American communities and are from different parties. The Commission promotes trade and investment and supports business and academic exchanges with Ireland.

College partnerships with Ireland, plus grants

The law creates the West Virginia–Ireland Education Alliance. A state four‑year college and a state two‑year college must partner to qualify. Partnered schools can get grants up to $50,000, but only if the Legislature funds them. The Higher Education Policy Commission decides which partnerships get a grant. The Alliance supports student and faculty exchanges and joint programs to build learning and job skills.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Michael Hornby
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Gary G. Howell
Republican • House
Daniel Linville
Republican • House
Jimmy Willis
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 240 • No: 16

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 528)

Yes: 33 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 529)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/23/2026

Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 159)

Yes: 87 • No: 7

House vote • 2/23/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 158)

Yes: 86 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

To Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
To Governor 3/17/2026
3/14/2026House
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
3/14/2026House
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
3/14/2026House
On 3rd reading
3/13/2026Senate
Read 3rd time
3/13/2026Senate
Passed Senate (Roll No. 528)
3/13/2026Senate
Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 529)
3/13/2026Senate
Communicated to House
3/13/2026Senate
Completed legislative action
3/13/2026Senate
On 2nd reading
3/12/2026Senate
Read 2nd time
3/12/2026Senate
Reported do pass
3/11/2026Senate
Immediate consideration
3/11/2026Senate
Read 1st time
3/11/2026Senate
Reported do pass, but first to Finance
3/9/2026Senate
To Finance
3/9/2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
2/24/2026Senate
To Education then Finance
2/24/2026Senate
To Education
2/24/2026Senate
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
2/23/2026House
Read 3rd time
2/23/2026House
Passed House (Roll No. 158)
2/23/2026House
Effective March 17, 2026 (Roll No. 159)
2/23/2026House

Bill Text

Committee Substitute
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Engrossed
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Enrolled
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Introduced Version
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