Rick Hillenbrand
Contact
Email · rick.hillenbrand@wvhouse.gov
District office
3524 Middle Ridge Road, Romney, WV 26757
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 64 all-time
72
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 359 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 9 all-time
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
99.2%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
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)
64 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- HB 5520 Relating to juvenile competency Signed
- HB 5124 The purpose of this bill is to remove the restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom. In Committee
- HCR 8 Judy Brothers Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4807 Establishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days Passed
- HB 4845 To prohibit swatting Signed
- HB 5122 Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs Signed
- HCR 7 U. S. Navy Radarman 3rd Class Craig W. Haines Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5013 Relating to Timber Management Signed
- HCR 9 Private Jefferson Howell Memorial Road Passed
- HB 4846 Relating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools In Committee
- HB 5049 Relating to exemptions from excise taxes In Committee
- HB 4862 Introduction of a “School Safety Program” In Committee
- HB 4847 To provide school access for Patriotic Youth Groups In Committee
- HB 5123 Clarify pricing for gasoline to consuers In Committee
Historical 50 bills
- HB 5588 Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Died
- HB 5347 Relating to eligibility requirements for allocation from the Fire Protection Fund Died
- HB 5025 Allowing the burning of obsolete farm structures. Died
- HB 5014 Modification to real property tax requirements for farm structures Died
- HB 4912 Regarding emergency ambulance fees for owners of collocated rental units Died
- HB 4721 Relating to drugs and adding a provision relating to the scheduling of crystalline polymorph psilocybin approved by the Food and Drug Administration Died
- HB 4625 Relating to quit claim deeds Signed
- HB 4600 Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day. Died
- HB 4470 Relating to requiring election officials to capture and publish ballot images, and provide voters with the ability to affix a unique mark on their ballot to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election in West Virginia Died
- HB 4461 Establishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days Died
- HB 4460 Relating to balancing urban and rural sewage treatment needs Died
- HB 4452 To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations Signed
- HB 4451 Relating to establishing the Veteran Justice Act allowing conditional opportunity for veterans to avoid a record conviction Died
- HB 4450 Removing restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom Died
- HB 4449 Permitting cameras in classrooms Died
- HB 4448 Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter Died
- HB 4447 Prohibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk Died
- HB 4446 Firefighter Pilot Program Died
- HB 4445 Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories Died
- HB 4444 Convention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for Died
- HB 3149 Providing statutory authority for one-time grants to American Legion posts in the state of West Virginia Died
- HB 2399 Relating to the taxation of managed timber Signed
- HB 2683 To prohibit rank choice voting Died
- HB 2608 Requiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election year Died
- HB 2609 Limiting teen access to inappropriate material. Died
Co-sponsored
359 billsCurrent session 72 bills
- HB 5128 Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year Signed
- HB 5067 To remove the 2 year timeframe for medical malpractice suits to be filed ONLY for individuals who were minors when they had their procedures performed In Committee
- HB 4963 Prohibiting the use of deep fake technology to influence an election Passed
- HB 5164 Relating to the land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated Self-contained Expandable Box Built Permanent Homes In Committee
- HB 5098 Requiring Federal law enforcement to coordinate with Attorney General and County Sheriffs 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 5415 Relating to procedures regarding illegal entry into the state 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 4863 Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act Signed
- 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 5404 To adjust the current burglary code to add ‘Possession of burglarious tools’ In Committee
- HB 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- HB 5377 Relating to peer support teams, peer support services, and privileged testimonial communications In Committee
- HB 5384 To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections In Committee
- HB 5399 To modify the state auditing practices of the volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments Passed
- HB 5383 To move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general election In Committee
- HB 5345 Relating to the registration requirements in the Sex Offender Registration Act. Passed
- HCR 55 Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen. In Committee
- HCR 86 Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. In Committee
- HB 5338 Relating to Safe Harbor for Cybersecurity Programs Vetoed
- 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 5287 Relating generally to traffic safety Passed
Historical 287 bills
- HB 4184 To exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax Died
- HB 4171 Gender identification on forms of ID Died
- HB 4154 To require all West Virginia public employee retirement agencies to provide an annual cost of living adjustment for all retirees who have been retired for over ten (10) years Died
- HB 4140 To allow counties to post legal ads on their website in lieu of print in local newspapers Died
- HB 4129 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. 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 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 4053 To establish the blue envelope program. Signed
- HB 4049 Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act Died
- HB 4026 Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission Died
- HB 5675 WV Reshoring Manufacturing Act Died
- HB 5552 To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States Died
- HB 5536 West Virginia Constitutional Authority Clarification Act Died
- HB 5533 West Virginia Federal Constitutional Authority Clarification Act Died
- HB 5520 Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act Died
- HB 5507 Establish a Process for the Selection and Oversight of Delegates for a West Virginia Article V Convention Delegation. Died
- HB 5506 Prohibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversary. Died
- HB 5477 Relating to federal immigration enforcement. Died
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 5401 Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas Signed
- HB 5400 Relating generally to punishment for child neglect resulting in death. 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 |
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 |
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 |