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WV SB598

WV SB598
Relating to statues placed in Capitol rotunda


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to replace the statue of the Robert C. Byrd with a statue of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman, placed in each corner of the rotunda of the Capitol.

AI Summary

This bill directs the secretary of the Department of Administration to replace the existing statue of Robert C. Byrd in the Capitol rotunda with four new statues: one each of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman, to be placed in each corner of the rotunda. The General Services Division of the Department of Administration will use funds from a special "capitol renovation and improvement fund" that was already established for this purpose.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

To Government Organization (on 01/23/2026)

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