West VirginiaSB 5532026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Providing for transfer of license to contractor’s qualifying immediate family member

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier license transfers to family or new businesses

License holders can move a current license to a new business they own or run, without a new exam. A license can also be transferred to a spouse, child, sibling, or parent. The family member may use it for one year; to keep it longer, they must pass the board exam within that year. After a death or permanent incapacity, a family member may apply within one year; the board can allow one year of use without an exam if the family member runs the business or hires a qualified person. One person may hold a license for only one business at a time.

Contractor license fees capped at $150

The law sets a fee up to $150 for a contractor license. Electrical contractors already licensed under §29-3B-4 pay no more than $20. You pay these fees when you apply or renew.

Time limits and penalties on transferred licenses

When a license is transferred for a business, it is valid only one year unless the new holder passes the board exam. It also ends if the new holder stops being the principal owner, partner, or officer. Only the named licensee or a valid transferee may use a license. You may not assign or lend it; violations face penalties under §30-42-14.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Patricia Rucker
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 157 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 657)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 535)

Yes: 91 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/20/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 164)

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 3/25/2026
3/25/2026Senate
To Governor 3/18/2026
3/18/2026Senate
House Message received
3/14/2026Senate
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 657)
3/14/2026Senate
Communicated to House
3/14/2026Senate
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026Senate
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
3/14/2026House
Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote)
3/13/2026House
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
3/13/2026House
Read 3rd time
3/13/2026House
Passed House (Roll No. 535)
3/13/2026House
Communicated to Senate
3/13/2026House
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
3/12/2026House
Read 2nd time
3/12/2026House
Amendment reported by the Clerk
3/12/2026House
Amendment reported by the Clerk
3/12/2026House
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
3/12/2026House
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
3/11/2026House
Read 1st time
3/11/2026House
With amendment, do pass
3/10/2026House
House received Senate message
2/23/2026House
Introduced in House
2/23/2026House
To Government Organization
2/23/2026House

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