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41
Bills sponsored
this session · 154 all-time
71
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 472 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1904
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
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)
154 billsCurrent session 41 bills
- HB 4940 A squatter cannot be considered a tenant in WV. Signed
- HB 5506 Creating the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership In Committee
- HB 5505 Relating to expanding certain insurance coverages for pregnant women In Committee
- HB 5249 Vaccine exemption for private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools. In Committee
- HB 5625 Relating to updating names of institutions of higher education and nondiscrimination in leadership positions In Committee
- HB 5408 Relating to the delivery sales of tobacco In Committee
- HCR 65 Resolution encouraging education experts to create a cost of care estimator tool In Committee
- HB 5293 Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each. In Committee
- HB 5256 Relating to child care staffing ratios at child care facilities for child care providers In Committee
- HB 5242 Provide state employees who are volunteer emergency personnel paid leave for emergencies In Committee
- HB 5243 Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights Passed
- HB 5240 Eliminate woke, anti-women words from state government In Committee
- HB 5184 Inmates in WV jails must be housed based on biological sex In Committee
- HB 5186 Protecting gas powered vehicles from government bans In Committee
- HB 5107 Relating to compulsory immunizations In Committee
- HB 5073 Relating to the Women’s Right to Know Act In Committee
- HB 5199 Provide for exemption from required physical education In Committee
- HB 5180 Removing requirements to submit certain evidence on behalf of home schooled children Passed
- HB 5189 Provide tax credit for homeschool students In Committee
- HB 5190 Insurance must cover physical, speech and occupational therapy once children are school age In Committee
- HB 4348 Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity In Committee
- HB 4457 Remove assessments for homeschoolers In Committee
- HB 4455 To require cameras in every classroom and room where children are present In Committee
- HB 4402 To remove the taxation on burials, funerals and cremation In Committee
- HB 4221 To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia In Committee
Historical 113 bills
- HB 4193 Per-Credit Tuition for WV Community Colleges Died
- HB 4188 Provide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers Died
- HB 4146 To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state. Died
- HB 4145 Creating a school choice office. Died
- HB 4143 Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights Died
- HB 4123 To provide a pay increase for the West Virginia Capitol Police and support staff of Capitol police Died
- HB 4122 To require cameras in every classroom and room where children are present Died
- HB 4112 Provide tax credit for homeschool students Died
- HB 4079 Eliminate woke, anti-women words from state government Died
- HB 4078 To repeal a provision of the code relating to the limitation on bringing an action to enter upon or recover lands Died
- HB 4077 Remove standardized testing in public and private schools Died
- HB 4076 Relating to the sale of homemade food items and honey Died
- HB 4075 Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one Died
- HB 4074 Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each Died
- HB 4073 Permitting religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations Died
- HB 4072 Creating the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Died
- HB 4071 Requiring K–12 schools to display school report card on website Died
- HB 4070 Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity Died
- HB 4069 To remove the helmet law in West Virginia. Died
- HB 4068 Requiring Department of Health to report positive Alpha Gal tests to CDC Died
- HB 4067 Providing any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household income Died
- HB 4066 Creating penalties for county and state boards of education for providing misinformation to parents, custodians, reviewers, or any other individual through any form of communication Died
- HB 4065 Relating to the membership of the Hope Scholarship Board Died
- HB 4064 Relating to the rate of tax on motor vehicles Died
- HB 4063 Relating to requiring the State Board of Education to design, test, and deploy an internet-based reporting system to be known as the School Choice Portal Died
Co-sponsored
472 billsCurrent session 71 bills
- HB 5091 West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Signed
- HCR 67 Kenneth R. Lucas Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5504 To make it explicit that both the lottery fund and the excess lottery fund can be utilized for early childhood education throughout West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5164 Relating to the land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated Self-contained Expandable Box Built Permanent Homes In Committee
- HB 5527 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. In Committee
- HB 4918 To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 5007 Clarifying that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm or pepper spray specifically on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds. In Committee
- HB 4949 To modify local permitting deadlines for permits, licenses, variances, or other types of approval from a governing body or planning commission of a municipality or county. In Committee
- HCR 54 West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4788 Relating to when Mail In Ballots are Due 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 5491 Relating to Certified Professional Midwife In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HB 5156 Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the internet In Committee
- 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 5424 Relating to eligibility for and amount of unemployment benefits In Committee
- HB 5052 Increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees. In Committee
- HB 5396 Relating to the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act In Committee
- HB 5409 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal In Committee
- HB 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- HCR 57 Resolution demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government. Passed
- HB 5344 Relating to testimony of cognitively delayed persons in open court and criminal penalties for assault of cognitively delayed persons Passed
- HCR 55 Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen. In Committee
- HB 5036 Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights In Committee
Historical 401 bills
- HB 4196 To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone Signed
- HB 4190 Relating to the restoration of civil rights Died
- HB 4185 Repeal the West Virginia machinegun ban Died
- HB 4184 To exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax Died
- HB 4175 To repeal the requirement for automobile inspection. Died
- HB 4171 Gender identification on forms of ID Died
- HB 4170 To prohibit the charging of any fees to cash any government issued check. Died
- HB 4163 FOIA Database Died
- HB 4162 WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit Died
- HB 4153 West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act Died
- HB 4152 Workforce-Education Partnership Act Died
- HB 4149 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands Died
- HB 4148 Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work. Died
- HB 4140 To allow counties to post legal ads on their website in lieu of print in local newspapers Died
- HB 4128 Determining Bond requirements for certain crimes Died
- HB 4099 To disallow the recognition of a drivers license issued by another state to any undocumented immigrant Died
- HB 4098 To restore the right of a person to sit on a jury has been restored upon expungement of one’s record Died
- HB 4097 To create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act Died
- HB 4094 To eliminate the dog tax Died
- HB 4093 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. Died
- HB 4092 require all law enforcement officers in WV be U.S. citizens Died
- HB 4090 Provide for the employment or acceptance as avolunteer of a Certified Chaplain by public school board Died
- HB 4008 Relating to Business Ready Sites Program Signed
- HB 4053 To establish the blue envelope program. Signed
- HB 5594 Require all American flags offered for retail sale in the State be manufactured in the United States of America. 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 |
|
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |