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HB5634 • 2026
To create the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act.
To create the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-17
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To House Energy and Public Works
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2026-02-17
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Introduced in House
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2026-02-17
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To Energy and Public Works
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2026-02-17
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
To create the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act.
Current Bill Text
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HB 5634 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 Introduced Version House Bill 5634 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE FISCAL NOTE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 5634 By Delegate Toney [Introduced February 17, 2026; referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated as §31G-1-10, relating to establishing the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act to provide for coalfield broadband expansion. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 1. Broadband enhancement council. §31G-1-10. Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act; coalfield broadband expansion. (a) This bill establishes the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act to provide for coalfield broadband expansion. (b) Broadband eligibility shall be based on verified service availability and speed testing. (c) Priority recipients include schools, bus garages, emergency services, and unserved communities. (d) Preference shall be given to regional broadband projects involving counties, municipalities, and public agencies. (e) For purposes of this section, the term "coalfield county" means any county in the state of West Virginia that has: (1) Historically had coal mining within its boundaries; (2) Economically benefitted, or presently benefits, from the coal mining industry within its boundaries; (3) Historically had economic activity ancillary, or related, to the coal mining industry within its boundaries; or (4) Otherwise been, or will be, significantly affected by the coal mining industry. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to establish the Last-Mile Broadband for Coalfield Counties Act to provide for coalfield broadband expansion. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. 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: