Vernon Criss
Born
1954
Contact
Email · vernon.criss@wvhouse.gov
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27
Bills sponsored
this session · 148 all-time
32
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 476 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 40 all-time
4234
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 4234 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 243 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 243 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.6%
based on 243 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
148 billsCurrent session 27 bills
- HB 5128 Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year Signed
- HB 5699 Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History 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 5548 Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project Passed
- HB 5536 Relating to the assessment of interest on overpayments by the Bureau for Medical Services In Committee
- HB 5025 To repeal the additional one and one-half percent interest rate for underpayments and specify an effective date Passed
- HB 5136 Creating the Supported Decision-Making Act In Committee
- HB 4801 Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office Signed
- HB 4837 Clarifying the duty of banks to retain and procure records Signed
- HB 4425 Require separate proof licensure for every recovery residence owned or operated by an individual or entity in West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4535 Provide valuation limitations to the Tax Commissioner for coal properties and to clarify the penalty for non-filers In Committee
- HB 4550 Eliminating the requirement that the apprenticeship training tax credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades In Committee
- HB 4555 Providing valuation limitations for coal property taxation and clarifying the penalties for non-filers In Committee
- HB 4548 Relating to authorizing application of the manufacturing investment tax credit and the manufacturing property tax adjustment credit against personal income tax Passed
- HB 5024 Relating to exempting non-grantor trusts administered in this state from the personal income tax. Signed
- HB 4549 Relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for certain goods to be incorporated into a qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility Passed
- HB 4850 Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax Signed
- HB 5489 Relating to removing the tax exemption for credit unions. In Committee
- HB 4717 Relating to terminating the authority of the Director of the Purchasing Division to impose a certain annual fee upon vendors Passed
- HB 5647 Increasing and maintaining the bracketed tax rates on the privilege of establishing or operating a health maintenance organization Passed
- HB 4714 Add licensure requirement on substance use disorder inpatient provider facilities In Committee
- HB 4780 Reorganizing the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, the Division of Financial Institutions, and the Lending and Credit Rate Board In Committee
- HB 4755 Terminating the Division of Personnel In Committee
- HB 4716 Require Substance Use Disorder inpatient providers to offer patients transportation to certain places upon discharge In Committee
- HB 4715 Develop a licensure process for recovery residences or other residential settings that present as a location where substance use disorder recovery can be facilitated In Committee
Historical 121 bills
- HB 4546 Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations. Signed
- HB 4088 Relating to certified public accountants Signed
- HB 5693 Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue Signed
- HB 5692 Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund Signed
- HB 5691 Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health Signed
- HB 5690 Supplemental appropriation, Adjutant General Signed
- HB 5689 Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security Signed
- HB 5687 Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state Died
- HB 5686 Relating to the timing of payments of annually required deposit into an eligible recipient’s Hope Scholarship account Signed
- HB 5682 Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue Signed
- HB 5353 To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers. Signed
- HB 5175 Relating to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System. Died
- HB 4792 Relating to requirements for disclosures and recordkeeping, reinforcing state law regarding late fees, and clarifying that a state-specific closing disclosure is not required as long as federal closing disclosures are given accurately Died
- HB 4791 Relating to joint accounts in banking institutions and eliminating the requirement that the commissioner approve joint account forms to be used by banking institutions Died
- HB 4790 Relating to requirements for licensure as a mortgage lender or broker Died
- HB 4789 Relating to bank merger by interstate branching and providing clarity regarding the disclosure required when an out of bank acquires a West Virginia state-chartered bank Died
- HB 3107 Declaring that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist is a compensable occupational disease for first responders Signed
- HB 2493 Providing valuation limitations for coal property taxation and clarifying the penalties for non-filers Died
- HB 2936 To permit the Board of Treasury Investments to compensate appointed members for each meeting attended and to eliminate certain outdated and contradictory investment restrictions. Died
- HB 2889 To permit a fairness hearing exemption to the registration requirements of the Uniform Securities Act. Signed
- HB 2963 To ensure that the survivor of a merger, reorganization, purchase, or assumption of liabilities of a bank chartered by West Virginia is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Signed
- HB 2444 Relating to limiting financial records of limited video lottery permittees that are subject to examination by Lottery Commission Signed
- HB 3279 Relating to requirements for WVU and WVSU Board of Governors Signed
- HB 2694 Relating to the amount deposited into the State Lottery Fund for costs and expenses of administering the article Died
- HB 2163 Terminating the Purchasing Division Died
Co-sponsored
476 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- HB 5435 Establishing the registered apprenticeship to associate of applied science program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education Signed
- HB 5157 Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals 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
- HB 5076 Relating to Well Plugging Authority In Committee
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5239 Require all recovery residences to be registered with the state In Committee
- HB 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- 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 4784 Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state. Passed
- HB 5344 Relating to testimony of cognitively delayed persons in open court and criminal penalties for assault of cognitively delayed persons Passed
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- HB 5289 To allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools. Passed
- HB 5261 Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation Signed
- HB 5217 Recognizing United States currency as legal tender for all transacations private and public. In Committee
- HB 5197 To make school resource officers (“SROs”) part of the school funding formula In Committee
- HB 5561 Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts. Signed
- HB 4822 Creating the Certified Sites and Development Readiness Program 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 5065 Regarding continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad Litem Passed
- HCR 71 Requesting the Division of Highways to place at least 10 additional signs along highways entering West Virginia honoring fallen veterans and Gold Star Families. Passed
- HB 5652 Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this State 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
- HCR 75 Requesting the US Army Corps of Engineers adopt rules allowing licensed Side by Sides to access all roads In Committee
Historical 444 bills
- HB 4577 Relating to driver’s licenses Signed
- HB 4575 Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education Signed
- HB 4574 Relating to providing for condition-based emergency funding for a financially distressed county. Died
- HB 4479 Timber Innovation and Manufacturing Boost for Economic Revitalization Act Died
- HB 4431 Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority Died
- HB 4421 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments Died
- HB 4420 Relating generally to West Virginia Parkways Authority. Died
- 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 Died
- HB 4418 Creating “The Tax Efficiency Act of 2026” Signed
- HB 4010 Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state Died
- HB 5504 Relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products. Died
- HB 5480 Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. Died
- HB 5478 Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness. Died
- HB 5470 Relating to financial or product assistance for prescription drugs Died
- HB 5459 Relating to a tax on managed care organizations Signed
- HB 5390 Establishing fiscal notes submitted to the Legislature constitute sworn testimony Died
- HB 5350 Exempting from sales and use tax materials and appliances used in the manufacture of certain manufactured homes. Died
- HB 5172 Relating to establishing the Low Earth Orbit Broadband Internet Connection Fund. Died
- HB 4981 Relating to state psychiatric hospital designations Died
- HB 4962 Drug-Related Nuisances 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
- HB 2507 Remove the limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers Signed
- HB 2747 Transferring the Parole Board to the Office of Administrative Hearings Signed
- HB 3063 To provide a review and veto process of executive orders by the President. 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
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 |
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 |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2451
To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |