# West Virginia HB 4126: To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund

West Virginia HB 4126, To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Clay Riley (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-08-13 (Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026) (as of 2026-11-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: West Virginia HB 4126
- State: West Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Last action: 2026-08-13, Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Sponsor: Clay Riley (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: §20-5A-1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (439 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More park funding from river royalties: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, 50% of Ohio River mineral royalties in the fund must go to park operations, maintenance, and improvements. If the fund balance is $100 million or more, 100% of those royalties must be used. If the balance later falls below $100 million, the share returns to 50% until it reac…
- New endowment to fix state parks: benefit, low. The law creates the State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund in the State Treasurer’s office. It receives royalties from leasing mineral rights under the Ohio River, plus gifts and grants given to the fund. A board invests the fund under state investment rules. Investment income can pay for mainte…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Clay Riley (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-10 | House | House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 376) | pass | 93 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-10 | House | Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 377) | pass | 93 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 372) | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Passed Senate (Roll No. 371) | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 198) | pass | 93 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Passed House (Roll No. 197) | pass | 92 | 0 |   |

## Actions (43)

- 2026-08-13: Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-14: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal (Senate)
- 2026-03-14: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 (House)
- 2026-03-14: Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal (House)
- 2026-03-11: House Message received (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: To Governor 3/11/2026 (House)
- 2026-03-11: To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: House received Senate message (House)
- 2026-03-10: House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 376) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 377) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Communicated to Senate (House)
- 2026-03-10: Completed legislative action (House)
- 2026-03-09: On 3rd reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Read 3rd time (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Passed Senate (Roll No. 371) (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 372) (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Senate requests House to concur (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: On 2nd reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Read 2nd time (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: On 1st reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Read 1st time (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Reported do pass, with amendment (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: Introduced in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: To Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: To Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: On 3rd reading, Special Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-26: Read 3rd time (House)
- 2026-02-26: Read 3rd time (House)
- 2026-02-26: Passed House (Roll No. 197) (House)
- 2026-02-26: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 198) (House)
- 2026-02-26: Communicated to Senate (House)
- 2026-02-25: On 2nd reading, Special Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-25: Read 2nd time (House)
- 2026-02-24: On 1st reading, Special Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-24: Read 1st time (House)
- 2026-02-23: By substitute, do pass (House)
- 2026-02-05: To House Finance (House)
- 2026-01-29: To House Revenue (House)
- 2026-01-14: Filed for introduction (House)
- 2026-01-14: To Finance (House)
- 2026-01-14: Introduced in House (House)
- 2026-01-14: To House Finance (House)

## Bill text

- Committee Substitute: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1.pdf)
- Engrossed: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 eng.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 enr.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 enr.pdf)
- Introduced Version: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 intr.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 intr.pdf)

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## Sources
- [Committee Substitute (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1.htm)
- [Committee Substitute (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1.pdf)
- [Engrossed (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 eng.htm)
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 enr.htm)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 sub1 enr.pdf)
- [Introduced Version (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 intr.htm)
- [Introduced Version (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2026_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb4126 intr.pdf)

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- [HB 4138: Relating to persons convicted of a crime](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB4138-2026rs)
- [HB 4106: Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB4106-2026rs)
- [HB 5694: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB5694-2026rs)
- [HB 5353: To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licen…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB5353-2026rs)
- [HB 4452: To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB4452-2026rs)
- [HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to tha…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB4390-2026rs)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB4126-2026rs (as of 2026-11-04).