West Virginia State Representative

Gary Gearheart 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5174

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5064

Introduced
2/3/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Relating to municipalities that have failed to complete required financial audits for multiple years
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5664

Introduced
2/17/26  
To create the West Virginia Cares Fund
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5472

Introduced
2/12/26  
Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia.
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HR14

Introduced
2/16/26  
Enrolled
2/16/26  
Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Timothy P. Armstead.
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HR8

Introduced
2/3/26  
Designate June as fidelity month
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HR7

Introduced
2/3/26  
Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4370

Introduced
1/15/26  
Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB 4004

Introduced
1/14/26  
Refer
1/14/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/5/26  
Refer
2/5/26  
Report Pass
3/5/26  
Refer
3/5/26  
Report Pass
3/12/26  
Enrolled
3/14/26  
Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB 4012

Introduced
1/15/26  
Refer
1/15/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HJR20

Introduced
1/20/26  
Relating to the Holy Bible
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4550

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
To require the state and/or its agents to provide their appraisal to landowners involved in eminent domain

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4419

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4430

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Eliminating the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 2025
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West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4423

Introduced
1/16/26  
Eliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement