S. Chris Anders
Born
1971
Contact
Email · chris.anders@wvhouse.gov
District office
WV
304-620-4506
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Bills sponsored
this session · 90 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 122 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
924
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 924 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
73.8%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
26.2%
based on 244 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 244 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
90 billsHistorical 90 bills
- HB 5658 Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law. Died
- HB 5657 Electric Choice and Competition Act Died
- HB 5593 Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia Died
- HB 5519 Relating to creating the “West Virginia Tax Neutrality Act” Died
- HB 5518 Judicial Accountability and Recall Act Died
- HB 5514 To eliminate Real ID Died
- HB 5513 To prohibit cloud seeding in WV Died
- HB 5352 Prohibit the WV National Guard to be sent into combat OVERSEAS without a congressional Declaration of War. Died
- HB 5328 Relating to regulatory classification of bars, taverns, and restaurants. Died
- HB 5208 The Family Justice Restoration and Due Process Act of 2026 Died
- HB 5170 Relating to Capitol Carry Died
- HB 5090 To eliminate all vaccine requirements for school children Died
- HB 5036 The sovereignty of law and judicial authority in the State of West Virginia. Died
- HB 4948 To create a buffer zone between a data center and residence, school or house of worship Died
- HB 4931 Relating to the protection of firearm owner privacy and prohibition of registries Died
- HB 4928 To end double taxation on rental properties Died
- HB 4927 To eliminate the Personal Income tax in WV Died
- HB 4926 Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act Died
- HB 4925 West Virginia Prime Act Died
- HB 4924 To prohibiting municipalities participating in the home rule program from establishing on discrimination ordinances that include protected classes in addition to what is designated in state statute. Died
- HB 4923 Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders Died
- HB 4922 To exempt all WV residents 65 and older from personal property taxes and real estate property taxes effective Jan 1, 2027 Died
- HB 4921 Relating to the Second Amendment Preservation Act Died
- HB 4920 To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia Died
- HB 4919 To abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position Died
Co-sponsored
122 billsHistorical 122 bills
- HB 4083 Relating to Medical Professional Responsibility Died
- HB 5667 Directed Transfer from Water Development Authority and Department of Economic Development. Died
- HB 5666 Edit the phrase at top of state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs from “Not for REAL ID Purposes” to “Authorized for all West Virginia State ID Purposes.” Died
- HB 5665 Change to House rule 49 regarding members present, time and recording. Died
- HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act Died
- HB 5547 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights Died
- HB 5546 Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health Died
- HB 5397 Remove sales tax from firearm suppressors. Died
- HB 5374 Prohibiting or at least limiting unsolicited phone calls pushing benefits under medicare, auto insurance, or soliciting donations for various causes or benefits Died
- HB 5113 Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician Died
- HB 5112 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products Died
- HB 5111 To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission. Died
- HB 5058 Require that notice be provided for any lab-grown food served in restaurants. Died
- HB 5041 Electric Utility Meter choice Died
- HB 5039 Fueling Modern Life Died
- HB 5038 Establishing the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 to facilitate coke production and steel-making in the state Died
- HB 5035 Requiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations Died
- HB 5034 Relating to biometric privacy Died
- HB 5033 Pro-Growth Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 Died
- HB 5032 Prevention of data center collection of citizen data Died
- HB 5031 To standardize reporting practices and improve forensic and public health research by including vaccination history in death investigations Died
- HB 5013 Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts Died
- HB 5007 Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships Died
- HB 5000 Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration Died
- HB 4980 To establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their duties Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 4799
To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
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HB 4546
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 794
Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5110
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB 900
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility"
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4592
Relating to college campus safety
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4419
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4990
Relating to crimes using gift cards
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 5277
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities-Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 4850
Providing online training for Executors/Executrix of an Estate
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4765
Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 4464
Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 3429
Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2402
Relating to providing access to medical records; providing access to a minor’s medical record
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2479
Relating to Management and control of county authority vested in board
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2451
To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3277
Relating to defining terms for the West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Act
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2511
Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2942
Administration of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3356
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2961
To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3263
Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3166
Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3517
Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3111
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
AMENDMENTS |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3357
Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 765
Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program
RECEDE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3000
Relating to agency changes and updates to the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
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HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 50
Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3016
Photo voter ID.
LIMIT TO 5 MIN |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 225
Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HFA YOUNG 4-10 #1 |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 35
Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 275
Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 581
Relating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
TABLE EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
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HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | fail | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 531
Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3162
Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
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HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |