William Anderson
Born
1948
Contact
Email · bill.anderson@wvhouse.gov
District office
1011 Highland Ave., Williamstown, WV 26187
304-481-4129
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12
Bills sponsored
this session · 92 all-time
25
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 327 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 20 all-time
4232
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 4232 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
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)
92 billsCurrent session 12 bills
- HB 5268 Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells Signed
- HB 5076 Relating to Well Plugging Authority In Committee
- HB 5045 Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Signed
- HB 4967 Relating to the administration of the Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Act to provide new liability protections for persons and companies who wish to purchase and redevelop former industrial properties. Signed
- HB 5006 Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan Signed
- HB 5018 To provide for oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. Passed
- HB 4292 Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production Passed
- HB 4291 Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act In Committee
- HB 4013 Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages In Committee
- HB 5624 Relating to Surface Use Notice In Committee
- HB 4968 Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission and transferring authority and responsibility for sources of radiation from other state agencies to the Department of Environmental Protection In Committee
- HB 5528 Relating to the renewable energy facilities program Vetoed
Historical 80 bills
- HB 5685 Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center Signed
- HB 5398 Relating to dates and deposits for Oil and Gas Well Plugging Died
- HB 4696 Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs Signed
- HB 3082 Stabilizing funding sources for the DEP Division of Air Quality Died
- HB 2792 Relating to the expansion of direct access to natural gas service for new customers Died
- HJR 2 Providing that courts have no authority or jurisdiction to intercede or intervene in, or interfere with, any impeachment proceedings of the House of Delegates or the Senate Died
- HB 2990 Requiring that any municipality or county commission intending to approve a location for a video lottery retailer must first announce their intention to do so and hold a public hearing Died
- HB 2959 Relating to the financing of environmental pollution control equipment for coal-fired power plants Died
- HB 2809 Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages Died
- HB 2811 Relating to the manner in which actual investment of capital and costs and a natural gas utility’s expedited cost recovery are calculated Died
- HB 2121 Relating to the Adopt-A-Stream Program Died
- HB 3294 Ensuring future economic development with limitations, excise tax, and registration requirements of carbon offset agreements Died
- HB 3012 To encourage economic development regarding rare earth elements and critical minerals, as defined, by providing temporary severance tax relief Signed
- HR 17 Urging the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey to work with groups to evaluate policy options to encourage the capture and beneficial use of coal mine methane Died
- HB 2154 Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages Died
- HR 16 Calling for condemnation of the new FDA regulations. Died
- HB 2299 To require that any municipality or county commission who intends to approve a location for a limited video lottery retailer must first announce their intention to do so and hold a public hearing before approval. Died
- HB 2120 Relating to the financing of environmental pollution control equipment for coal-fired power plants Died
- HB 2119 Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act Died
- HB 2896 Relating to making West Virginia an Agreement State with the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Died
- HB 3335 Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production Died
- HB 2839 Making a technical correction regarding an incorrect fund name and clarifying applicability to mine lands governed by SMCRA and the Abandoned Mine Lands Act Signed
- HB 3110 Relating to funding the Office of Oil and Gas in the Department of Environmental Protection Signed
- HB 4482 Relating to removing the statutory limit of $300,000.00 for the Environmental Laboratory Certification Fund Died
- HB 4758 Relating to developing and maintaining a database to track reclamation liabilities in the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Special Reclamation Program Signed
Co-sponsored
327 billsCurrent session 25 bills
- HB 5263 Relating to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board and requiring participating public employers to remit retirement contributions and fees by electronic funds transfer In Committee
- HCR 70 Requesting that the West Virginia Legislature to declare June 12th Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day in the State of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5267 Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Signed
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HCR 68 U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge Passed
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 4754 Exempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax Passed
- HB 5389 Restoring the Rule of 80 for all State Employees. In Committee
- HCR 87 A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment In Committee
- HCR 86 Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. In Committee
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- HR 6 A resolution reaffirming support for the town of Thurmond, the historic buildings within the community, and the strong coal mining history associated with it Passed
- HB 5269 Relating to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System In Committee
- HB 5270 Relating to the Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System In Committee
- HB 5561 Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts. Signed
- HB 5273 Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service Signed
- HCR 82 To create a study resolution to review training, equipment and operating standards, and for certification and evaluation of local and rural fire departments for retention, training, and recruitment purposes. In Committee
- HCR 48 November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day” In Committee
- HB 4850 Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax Signed
- HB 5087 To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement. In Committee
- HB 5562 Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts. In Committee
- HB 5423 To allow mentally challenged person to be protected from testifying in an open court In Committee
- HB 4971 Relating to Critical Materials Manufacturing Tax Signed
- HB 4991 Eliminating cap on maximum amount of money in a county’s stabilization fund In Committee
- HB 4966 Relating generally to sub surface well plugging In Committee
Historical 302 bills
- HB 4011 Relating to advanced recycling. Died
- HB 4008 Relating to Business Ready Sites Program Signed
- HB 4007 Relating to industrial access roads Signed
- HB 5426 To add the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to the noxious weeds list Died
- HB 5390 Establishing fiscal notes submitted to the Legislature constitute sworn testimony Died
- HB 5030 Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments Died
- HB 4997 Relating to residency restrictions for persons convicted of terroristic threats Died
- HB 4996 Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children Signed
- HB 4624 To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions Died
- HB 4593 Allow for PE classes to be optional for students who can demonstrate 5 or more weekly hours of outside physical activity Died
- HB 4506 Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit towards retirement Died
- HB 4502 Create license plate for autism awareness Died
- HB 4457 Permitting voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote the ballot of that political party in a primary election. Died
- HB 2581 Providing for the valuation of natural resources property and an alternate method of appeal of proposed valuation of natural resources property Signed
- HCR 111 Study resolution regarding the use of the track at the old Elkins high school Died
- HCR 107 Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study atlernative methods of recourse for delinquent court fees. Died
- HCR 109 Study the use of property in Elkins for development of a multi-use property Died
- HCR 108 Study resolution regarding bleachers at Elkins High School Died
- HB 2598 Altering the definition of an above ground storage tank Died
- HB 3055 To create the “Council on Efficient Government Act” Died
- HR 10 Expressing the will of the House on the reopening of public schools for in-person learning Died
- HCR 104 Providing for the expiration of certain emergency orders issued during the coronavirus pandemic declared on March 16, 2020 in West Virginia Died
- HB 2842 Preventing cities from banning utility companies in city limits Signed
- HB 2493 Providing valuation limitations for coal property taxation and clarifying the penalties for non-filers Died
- HB 2854 Relating to the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 4799
To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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.
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 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
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 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HFA YOUNG 4-10 #1 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 35
Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
PASSAGE |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
|
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 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |