Marty Gearheart
Born
1961
Contact
Email · marty.gearheart@wvhouse.gov
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24
Bills sponsored
this session · 127 all-time
24
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 235 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 9 all-time
2568
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2568 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.8%
based on 239 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.2%
based on 239 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98%
based on 239 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
127 billsCurrent session 24 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
- HB 5267 Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Signed
- HB 4744 Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased Passed
- HB 4773 To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall. In Committee
- 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 4772 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments In Committee
- HB 4776 Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures Passed
- 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
- HB 4347 Establishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties In Committee
- HB 4452 Relating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances In Committee
- HB 4395 Eliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement In Committee
- HB 4394 Require county school boards to have members elected per district In Committee
- HB 4499 Requiring 50 percent of all reappropriated revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue In Committee
- HCR 5 George M. Hall Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4671 Create a prison work pilot program In Committee
- HB 4672 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts In Committee
- HCR 6 U. S. Army Staff Sgt. James Ira “Junior” Spurrier Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4775 Eliminating the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 2024 In Committee
- HB 4774 To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility. In Committee
- HB 4739 To allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property In Committee
- HB 4695 Make appointment process for Congressional seats the same as that for the US Senate In Committee
- HB 4738 Requiring legislative approval of additional parkways bonds and removing tolls once bonds paid In Committee
- HB 4737 Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority In Committee
Historical 103 bills
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 4432 Establishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties Died
- HB 4431 Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority Died
- HB 4430 Eliminating the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 2025 Died
- HB 4429 Create a prison work pilot program Died
- HB 4428 Requiring 50 percent of all reappropriated revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue Died
- HB 4427 Relating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances Died
- HB 4426 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts Died
- HB 4425 To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility. Signed
- HB 4424 To allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property Died
- HB 4423 Eliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement Died
- HB 4422 To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities in the fall 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 2507 Remove the limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers Signed
- HB 3075 Transferring funds remaining in the Racetrack Modernization Fund to the State Road Fund and closing the Racetrack Modernization Fund Died
- HB 3104 Eliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement Died
- HB 2505 Allow temporary advertising signage within three weeks of an advertised event Died
- HB 2503 Requiring legislative approval of additional parkways bonds and removing tolls once bonds paid Died
- HB 2490 Requiring fifty percent of all reappropriated revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue Died
- HB 2498 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts Died
- HB 2509 Make appointment process for Congressional seats the same as that for the US Senate Died
- HB 2502 Specified percent of all “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue if there has been activity in the account for specified periods Died
- HB 2504 Create a work/incarceration prison pilot program Died
Co-sponsored
235 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- HB 5699 Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History 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 5428 Exempt WV public school buses transporting students from tolls on WV Turnpike In Committee
- HB 5424 Relating to eligibility for and amount of unemployment benefits In Committee
- 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
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- HB 5232 The Business Liability Protection Act Signed
- HB 5083 Create mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner information. Passed
- HCR 58 Resolution requesting an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic In Committee
- HB 5122 Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs Signed
- HCR 92 Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the effect of Economic Development Authority matching funds to facilitate aid to counties responsible for Emergency Medical Services coverage In Committee
- 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 5650 Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public Signed
- HB 5391 Creating the False Claims Act In Committee
- HCR 75 Requesting the US Army Corps of Engineers adopt rules allowing licensed Side by Sides to access all roads In Committee
- HB 4996 Relating to government procurement of electric vehicles In Committee
- HB 4990 To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting In Committee
- HB 4994 Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act In Committee
- HB 5082 Exempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUs Passed
- HB 5031 Relating to human trafficking Passed
- HB 5055 To ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights In Committee
- HB 5011 Relating generally to transfer of high school athletes. In Committee
Historical 211 bills
- HB 4012 Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state Died
- HB 4004 Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program 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 5664 To create the West Virginia Cares Fund Died
- HB 5472 Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia. Died
- HB 5174 Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state Died
- HB 5089 Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials Signed
- HB 5064 Relating to municipalities that have failed to complete required financial audits for multiple years Died
- HB 4909 Relating to consumer protection from fraudulent telephone solicitation Died
- HB 4766 Change the Homestead Exemption Died
- HB 4550 To require the state and/or its agents to provide their appraisal to landowners involved in eminent domain Died
- HB 4546 Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations. Signed
- HB 4399 Relating to disabled veteran taxpayers Died
- HB 4374 Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions Died
- HB 4370 Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds Died
- HB 2866 Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program Died
- HCR 5 To provide an Article 5 convention in order to propose an amendment to the US Constitution where 3/5 of the states could overturn a federal law Died
- HB 2783 Permitting a licensed physician to grant a medical exemption from the required immunizations for a child to enter a school or a state-regulated child care center 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
- HCR 90 To study the commercial discrimination of producers of coal, gas, oil, carbon-based energy, and other products in the State of West Virginia Died
- 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
- HR 18 Recognizing the importance of coal-fired power plants and coal resources to WV’s future Died
- HB 3300 Relating to reducing personal income tax rates generally 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |