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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia creates a farm equipment repair pilot program to train students and assist local farmers
Last action · January 14, 2026: To EducationSponsor: Bill Hamilton
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What This Bill Proposed
Senate Bill 95 establishes the West Virginia Farm Equipment Repair Pilot Program, allowing the Commissioner of Agriculture to authorize up to five regional pilot programs connecting vocational schools with farm equipment businesses. The program equips instructors with the tools and technology needed to teach localized farm equipment repairs and train students for future jobs. Participating businesses are expressly protected from being required to disclose proprietary software, tools, or training.
Farmers facing equipment maintenance delays or warranty risks can access local repair options through a trained student workforce, while career and technical education centers partner directly with equipment dealerships and manufacturers.
- Senate Bill 95 was introduced in the West Virginia Senate during the 2026 regular legislative session by Senator Hamilton and referred to committee. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Farmers
Farmers gain access to local repair provider resources and trained technicians to service agricultural equipment.
Career and technical education centers, comprehensive high schools, and community and technical colleges
Educational institutions are eligible to establish partnership programs, receive instructor training tools, and train students for local jobs.
Farm equipment manufacturers and dealerships
Businesses can elect to participate in community partnerships and are protected from disclosing proprietary training or software.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jan 14, 2026SenateCommitteeTo Education
- Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in Senate
- Jan 14, 2026SenateCommitteeTo Education then Finance
- Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Vocational Training Integration for Equipment Maintenance
The legislation bridges secondary and higher education technical programs with private agricultural dealerships to address localized repair shortages.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 50)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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