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HB4588 • 2026
Relating to participating in the federal tax credit scholarship program
Relating to participating in the federal tax credit scholarship program
Education
Taxes
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Amendments
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Plain English: HB4588 SFAT Rucker #1 3-6 Alder 4754 Senator Rucker moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows: Eng.
- HB4588 SFAT Rucker #1 3-6 Alder 4754 Senator Rucker moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows: Eng.
- Com.
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- for House Bill 4588 — A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-1C-1 and §5B-1C-2, relating to requiring the Secretary of Commerce to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program and identify qualified scholarship organizations and schools; and providing an enacting date.
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB4588 SFAT Rucker #1 3-6 Alder 4754 Senator Rucker moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows: Eng.
- HB4588 SFAT Rucker #1 3-6 Alder 4754 Senator Rucker moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows: Eng.
- Com.
- Sub.
- for House Bill 4588 — A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-1C-1 and §5B-1C-2, relating to requiring the Secretary of Commerce to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program and identify qualified scholarship organizations and schools; and providing an enacting date.
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Bill History
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2026-03-14
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-03-14
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House conferees: Criss, Gearheart, Williams
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2026-03-14
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House agreed to conference
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2026-03-14
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House received Senate message
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2026-03-14
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Communicated to House
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2026-03-14
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Senate appointed conference committee: Rucker, Roberts, Woelfel
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2026-03-14
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Senate refused to recede; requested conference (Voice vote)
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2026-03-14
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House Message received
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2026-03-14
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-03-14
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House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)
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2026-03-14
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House received Senate message
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2026-03-13
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Senate requests House to concur
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2026-03-13
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Title amendment adopted
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2026-03-13
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Passed Senate (Roll No. 539)
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2026-03-13
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Read 3rd time
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2026-03-13
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On 3rd reading
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2026-03-12
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Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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2026-03-12
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Read 2nd time
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2026-03-12
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On 2nd reading
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2026-03-11
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Read 1st time
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2026-03-11
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Immediate consideration
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2026-03-11
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Reported do pass, with amendment
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2026-03-05
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To School Choice
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2026-03-05
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To School Choice
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2026-03-05
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Introduced in Senate
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2026-03-04
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-03-04
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Passed House (Roll No. 288)
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2026-03-04
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Read 3rd time
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2026-03-04
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-03-03
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Read 2nd time
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2026-03-03
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-03-02
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Read 1st time
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2026-03-02
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On 1st reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-27
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By substitute, do pass
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2026-02-23
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To House Finance
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2026-02-23
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By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
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2026-02-20
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Markup Discussion
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2026-01-20
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To House Education
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2026-01-20
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-20
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To Education then Finance
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2026-01-20
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating to participating in the federal tax credit scholarship program
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HB 4588 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Engrossed Version House Bill 4588 History OTHER VERSIONS - Committee Substitute (2) | Committee Substitute (1) | Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 4588 By Delegates Burkhammer, Crouse, Chiarelli, J. Cannon, Willis, Holstein, Dittman, Worrell, and Maynor [Originated in the Committee on Finance, February 25, 2026] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated § 18-31A-1, relating to participation in certain federal tax credit scholarship program; requiring the Treasurer to participate in certain federal tax credit scholarship programs; requiring the Treasurer to identify certain scholarship granting organizations; and requiring the Treasurer to submit and publish lists of qualifying scholarship granting organizations. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 31A. THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM . §18-31A-1. Participation in the federal tax credit scholarship program . (a) The State Treasurer shall: (1) Participate in the federal tax credit established under section 70411 of Pub. Law No. 119-21 for individuals who make qualified contributions to scholarship granting organizations; (2) Identify qualified scholarship granting organizations located in the state in accordance with the requirements of this article; (3) By the first day of January each year, submit to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and publish on its website a list of all qualified scholarship granting organizations that are located in the state; (4) Certify its own authority to provide such list upon submission; (5) Accept applications from scholarship granting organizations throughout the year for inclusion on the list submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of this section; and (6) Establish policies solely for the purposes of administering the process and documentation necessary for an entity to be listed as a qualified scholarship granting organization. (b) This section shall take effect upon passage. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: