Scot C. Heckert
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9
Bills sponsored
this session · 58 all-time
118
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 480 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 5 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 242 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 242 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.2%
based on 242 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
58 billsCurrent session 9 bills
- HB 5409 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal In Committee
- HJR 21 Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state Passed
- HB 5344 Relating to testimony of cognitively delayed persons in open court and criminal penalties for assault of cognitively delayed persons Passed
- HB 5036 Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights In Committee
- HB 4382 Relating to an involuntary commitment pilot program In Committee
- HB 4497 To create a domestic violence registry In Committee
- HB 4684 Relating generally to mental health treatment In Committee
- HB 4004 Relating to formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights In Committee
- HB 5423 To allow mentally challenged person to be protected from testifying in an open court In Committee
Historical 49 bills
- HB 5432 Relating to establishing disaster repair and recovery effort tax credit for taxpayers subject to the severance and business privilege tax in certain circumstances Died
- HB 5214 Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. Signed
- HB 5213 Relating to involuntary commitment process pilot program. Died
- HB 5003 Relating to the process for involuntary hospitalization Died
- HB 4975 To consolidate county boards of education and create regional districts. Died
- HB 4973 Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027 Died
- HB 4722 Relating to false judicial accusations after a determination of falsity Died
- HB 4590 Awarding attorneys fees to prevailing party in eminent domain proceeding Died
- HB 4582 Related to the authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes Died
- HB 4462 Prohibition on cell-cultured products Died
- HB 4459 Relating to Kratom Died
- HB 4458 Creating Substance Abuse Intervention Act 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 4456 Relating to clarification of a law enforcement agency and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and personnel of states bordering this state Died
- HB 4410 Relating to special stops required for on-track equipment Died
- HB 4409 Two party consent for legislative offices Died
- HB 4408 To adjust the percent retained by the clerk of the county commission for funding election administration, infrastructure, and security, and other county clerk purposes Died
- HB 4407 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal Died
- HB 4406 Relating to formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights Died
- HB 4405 Expanding the reasons that an executive director may create, merge, or dissolve a public defender corporation Died
- HB 4404 Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials Signed
- HB 4403 West Virginia Homeless Shelter Oversight & Safety Act Died
- HB 4402 Relating to school protection officers Died
- HB 3323 To expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit court Died
- HB 3118 To adjust the percent retained by the clerk of the county commission for funding election administration, infrastructure, and security, and other county clerk purposes Died
Co-sponsored
480 billsCurrent session 118 bills
- HB 5128 Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year Signed
- HB 5084 Require retailers to verify identification and age upon purchase of vape products Signed
- HB 5509 Provide for a special driver’s license for those with physical disabilities In Committee
- HB 5268 Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells Signed
- HB 4918 To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia. In Committee
- HCR 54 West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4808 To allow retired school employees to work after 140 days in certain circumstances. 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 5482 Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Organ Donor Act In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HB 4552 To ensure party affiliation is consistent with candidate’s voter registration Signed
- HB 5438 Exempting law enforcement and emergency vehicles from paying turnpike tolls In Committee
- 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 5521 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products In Committee
- HB 5373 Relating to changing political parties less than one year prior to being appointed to political office. Passed
- HB 5404 To adjust the current burglary code to add ‘Possession of burglarious tools’ In Committee
- HB 5418 To give County Sheriffs overall approval in requirements for the position of Bailiff In Committee
- HB 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- 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 5037 E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory In Committee
- HB 5204 Developing a program for equitable reimbursement rate for EMS transports and treatment in place In Committee
- HB 5006 Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan Signed
Historical 362 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 4179 To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs Died
- HB 4088 Relating to certified public accountants Signed
- HB 4081 To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant. Died
- HB 4009 Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act Signed
- HB 4053 To establish the blue envelope program. Signed
- HB 4028 Relating to sales tax on construction materials Signed
- HB 4011 Relating to advanced recycling. Died
- HB 5684 Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners Signed
- HB 5625 Relating to the licensure of radon mitigators, testers, contractors, and laboratories Died
- HB 5605 Relating to drug testing of legislators Died
- HB 5600 Adding representation of the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s office to the LEPS committee. Died
- HB 5582 Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF Signed
- HB 5563 To create the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Coordination Act Died
- HB 5526 Clarifying Purchaser Requirements for Tax Abandoned Land Auctions by the Auditor Died
- HB 5500 To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines Died
- HB 5493 Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors. Died
- HB 5492 Relating to advance purchase agreements for electric substation transformers Died
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 5437 Creating the Vape Safety Act Signed
- HB 5433 Require all state‑regulated health insurance plans to provide meaningful coverage for hearing aids and to cover at least one annual audiological evaluation. Died
- HB 5426 To add the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to the noxious weeds list Died
- HB 5406 Relating to driving under the influence Signed
- HB 5400 Relating generally to punishment for child neglect resulting in death. Died
- HB 5397 Remove sales tax from firearm suppressors. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |