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HB5074 • 2026
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
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Vetoed
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Amendments
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Plain English: HB5074 HFA Hite 3-3 #2 CR 3338 Delegates Hite and Browning moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “Commission” by inserting a semi colon and the following: “$10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to West Virginia University for Ibogaine research; $10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Marshall University for Ibogaine research;”.
- HB5074 HFA Hite 3-3 #2 CR 3338 Delegates Hite and Browning moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “Commission” by inserting a semi colon and the following: “$10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to West Virginia University for Ibogaine research; $10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Marshall University for Ibogaine research;”.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Hite 3-3 #2 CR 3338 Delegates Hite and Browning moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “Commission” by inserting a semi colon and the following: “$10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to West Virginia University for Ibogaine research; $10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Marshall University for Ibogaine research;”.
- HB5074 HFA Hite 3-3 #2 CR 3338 Delegates Hite and Browning moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “Commission” by inserting a semi colon and the following: “$10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to West Virginia University for Ibogaine research; $10 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Marshall University for Ibogaine research;”.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Hornbuckle et al.
- HB5074 HFA Hornbuckle et al.
- 3-14 Altizer 3259 Delegates Hornbuckle, Fluharty, Hasen, Hamilton, Garcia, Lewis, Pushkin, Williams and Young move to concur with further amendment by amending "HB5074 S FIN #1 3-11" on page 1, Section 2, line 11 by striking out the word "and" and inserting in lieu thereof a semi-colon; And, On page 1, Section 2, line 12, following the words "addressing homeless," by inserting a semi-colon and the following: "$ 5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Stability Fund; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Bureau of Child Protective Services- Child Protective Services Case Workers; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services- Court Appointed Special Advocates; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Higher Education Policy Commission – Higher Education Improvement Fund , ".
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Hornbuckle et al.
- HB5074 HFA Hornbuckle et al.
- 3-14 Altizer 3259 Delegates Hornbuckle, Fluharty, Hasen, Hamilton, Garcia, Lewis, Pushkin, Williams and Young move to concur with further amendment by amending "HB5074 S FIN #1 3-11" on page 1, Section 2, line 11 by striking out the word "and" and inserting in lieu thereof a semi-colon; And, On page 1, Section 2, line 12, following the words "addressing homeless," by inserting a semi-colon and the following: "$ 5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Stability Fund; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Bureau of Child Protective Services- Child Protective Services Case Workers; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services- Court Appointed Special Advocates; $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Higher Education Policy Commission – Higher Education Improvement Fund , ".
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Linville 3-4 #1 WRV 3133 Delegate Linville moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 2, line 24, by striking the word “and” after the word “research;” And On page 2, section 2, line 26, by striking the period following the word “Commission” and inserting in lieu thereof "; and” And On page 2, section 2, lines 27 through 30, by striking paragraph G in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ (B) (G) Forty Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section , for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated , pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter fifteen §15A-2-1 et seq .
- HB5074 HFA Linville 3-4 #1 WRV 3133 Delegate Linville moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 2, line 24, by striking the word “and” after the word “research;” And On page 2, section 2, line 26, by striking the period following the word “Commission” and inserting in lieu thereof "; and” And On page 2, section 2, lines 27 through 30, by striking paragraph G in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ (B) (G) Forty Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section , for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated , pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter fifteen §15A-2-1 et seq .
- of this code.” And On page 2, section 2, lines 31 through 33, by striking paragraph H in its entirety.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Linville 3-4 #1 WRV 3133 Delegate Linville moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 2, line 24, by striking the word “and” after the word “research;” And On page 2, section 2, line 26, by striking the period following the word “Commission” and inserting in lieu thereof "; and” And On page 2, section 2, lines 27 through 30, by striking paragraph G in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ (B) (G) Forty Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section , for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated , pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter fifteen §15A-2-1 et seq .
- HB5074 HFA Linville 3-4 #1 WRV 3133 Delegate Linville moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 2, line 24, by striking the word “and” after the word “research;” And On page 2, section 2, line 26, by striking the period following the word “Commission” and inserting in lieu thereof "; and” And On page 2, section 2, lines 27 through 30, by striking paragraph G in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ (B) (G) Forty Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section , for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated , pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter fifteen §15A-2-1 et seq .
- of this code.” And On page 2, section 2, lines 31 through 33, by striking paragraph H in its entirety.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Worrell 3-3 #1 CR 3338 Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “and” by inserting the words, “$5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness;”.
- HB5074 HFA Worrell 3-3 #1 CR 3338 Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “and” by inserting the words, “$5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness;”.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 HFA Worrell 3-3 #1 CR 3338 Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “and” by inserting the words, “$5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness;”.
- HB5074 HFA Worrell 3-3 #1 CR 3338 Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill on page 1, line 11, after the word, “and” by inserting the words, “$5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness;”.
- Adopted Rejected
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 SFA Z.
- HB5074 SFA Z.
- Maynard 3-12 Dellinger 7965 Senator Z.
- Maynard moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following: chapter 16a.
- medical cannabis act.
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Plain English: HB5074 SFA Z.
- HB5074 SFA Z.
- Maynard 3-12 Dellinger 7965 Senator Z.
- Maynard moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following: chapter 16a.
- medical cannabis act.
- This amendment summary is using official source text because generated interpretation was skipped for this run.
Bill History
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2026-04-02
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Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026
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2026-03-25
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To Governor 3/25/2026
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2026-03-14
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Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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2026-03-14
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Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
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2026-03-14
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To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
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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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Completed legislative action
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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 concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 659)
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2026-03-14
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Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
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2026-03-14
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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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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Passed Senate (Roll No. 556)
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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 Finance
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2026-03-05
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To Finance
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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. 299)
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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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Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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2026-03-04
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Amendment adopted (Roll No. 298)
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2026-03-04
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Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297)
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2026-03-04
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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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 with right to amend, Special Calendar
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2026-03-03
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Rules suspension of moving to 3rd with right to amend due to objection adopted (Roll No. 275)
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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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2026-02-03
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To House Finance
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2026-02-03
H
Introduced in House
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2026-02-03
H
To Finance
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2026-02-03
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session ENRolled Committee Substitute for House Bill 5074 By Delegates Worrell, Clark, Hite, and Ellington [Passed March 14, 2026; in effect 90 days from passage (June 12, 2026)] AN ACT to amend and reenact §16A-9-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: article 9. tax on medical cannabis. §16A-9-2. Medical Cannabis Program Fund. (a) Fund established . — The Medical Cannabis Program Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury. Money in the fund shall be allocated as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. Any amount unspent at the end of a fiscal year shall be allocated to the bureau for its operations. (b) Source of funds . — Fees and taxes payable under this act shall be deposited into the fund. The money deposited into the fund may only be used for the purposes set forth in this section. Any interest accrued shall be deposited into the fund. (c) Use of proceeds . — (1) On June 30, 2026, $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Supreme Court of Appeals for a pilot project for the establishment of a Child Protection Commission and $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness. The remaining balance in the fund shall revert to general revenue for appropriation; (2) Beginning of July 1, 2026, the money in the fund is allocated in accordance with the following percentages, except as otherwise provided in this subdivision: (A) Fifteen percent of the revenue in the fund shall be allocated to the Office of Medical Cannabis for administrative purposes; (B) Fifteen percent shall be allocated to the Department of Agriculture for testing of medical cannabis, which shall occur at the West Virginia State University lab when operational; (C) Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Fight Substance Abuse Fund created by §60A-9-8 of this code; (D) Ten percent shall be allocated to Marshall University for cannabis research; (E) Ten percent shall be allocated to West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute for substance use disorder research; (F) Ten percent shall be allocated to the Supreme Court of Appeals for the purposes of a Child Protection Commission; and (G) Twenty percent shall be allocated to the Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section, for grants to local law enforcement agencies for training, drug diversion, and other programs focused on crime and addiction and to pay expenses of the division in administering the grant program, which expenses may not in any fiscal year exceed three percent of the funds allocated, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of §15A-2-1 et seq. of this code. The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled. ............................................................... Clerk of the House of Delegates ............................................................... Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates. In effect 90 days from passage. ............................................................... Speaker of the House of Delegates ............................................................... President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................ this the........................................... Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026. ............................................................. 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