Pat McGeehan
Born
1979
Contact
Email · pat.mcgeehan@wvhouse.gov
District office
532 River St., Chester, WV 26034
304-374-7018
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24
Bills sponsored
this session · 210 all-time
44
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 461 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4232
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 4232 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.1%
based on 221 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.9%
based on 221 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
90.6%
based on 221 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
210 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HR 8 Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia Resolution In Committee
- HB 5278 Defend the Guard Act In Committee
- HB 4462 Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities generally, restoring distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates and decreasing the funds available for grants therefrom In Committee
- HB 4364 Relating to the limitations on the financial relationships with foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4367 Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state In Committee
- HB 4317 Creating the Legislative Infrastructure Commission In Committee
- HB 4359 Exempting law-enforcement officers from payment of income and personal property taxes In Committee
- HB 4366 Abolishing the Personal Income Tax In Committee
- HB 4368 Exempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxes In Committee
- HB 4464 Life at Conception Act of 2024 In Committee
- HB 4463 Continuing personal income tax adjustment to gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans In Committee
- HB 4365 Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax In Committee
- HB 4318 Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax In Committee
- HJR 4 Taxpayers Bill of Rights In Committee
- HB 4659 Right to keep and bear arms In Committee
- HB 4685 Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax In Committee
- HB 4686 Relating to the hunting of coyotes In Committee
- HCR 74 Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia Passed
- HB 4683 Requiring parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement Passed
- HB 4707 Relating to the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions In Committee
- HB 5665 Relating to regulating billboards displaying messages about the availability of abortions in states bordering West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5656 Relating to protecting and advancing the substantial public policies of this state In Committee
- HJR 13 Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment In Committee
Historical 186 bills
- HB 5694 Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. Signed
- HB 4994 Relating to utility lines on the Division of Highways rights of way Died
- HB 4993 Relating to authorizing green flashing warning lights on Division of Highways vehicles, and other equipment at the discretion of the Commissioner of Highways. Died
- HB 4992 Relating to the creation of an alternative procurement procedure called the “general contractor/construction manager” procedure, and authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate rules thereabout. Died
- 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 3153 Eliminate the WV Fusion Center Died
- HB 3086 Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax Died
- HR 301 Providing for a statement of the sentiments of the House of Delegates upon the passage of H.B.302, West Virginia’s law governing abortion Died
- HB 2216 Right to keep and bear arms Died
- HB 2135 Providing that political party caucus meetings are not exempt from open proceedings requirements Died
- HB 2168 Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities generally, restoring distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates and decreasing the funds available for grants therefrom Died
- HB 2137 Repealing the article on unfair trade practices Died
- HB 2138 Defend the Guard Act Died
- HB 2169 Life at Conception Act of 2021 Died
- HB 2167 Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax Died
- HB 2210 Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax Died
- HB 2214 Home Instruction Tax Relief Act Died
- HB 2207 Save the Hospitals Act Died
- HB 2206 Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state Died
- HB 2205 Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests Died
- HJR 14 Taxpayers Bill of Rights Died
- HJR 9 Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment Died
- HB 2215 Allowing a group of affiliated voters to become a recognized political party under certain criteria Died
- HB 2136 Granting counties and municipalities a portion of the net terminal income from racetrack video lottery Died
Co-sponsored
461 billsCurrent session 44 bills
- HB 5512 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights In Committee
- HB 5105 To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools. Vetoed
- HCR 68 U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5521 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products In Committee
- HB 5396 Relating to the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act In Committee
- HJR 21 Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state Passed
- HJR 28 Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment Passed
- HB 5390 Modifying the crime of fraud In Committee
- 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 4867 Require pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content Passed
- HB 5314 Amending the mandatory penalties applying to third offense shoplifting In Committee
- HB 5261 Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation Signed
- HB 5308 Repealing the provision of code related to anchoring or beaching shanty boats on lands of another In Committee
- HB 5232 The Business Liability Protection Act Signed
- HB 5235 To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor Passed
- HB 5160 Prohibiting expanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities and services in certain counties In Committee
- HB 5135 To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit and to add a definition of the term “ammunition” relating to the requirements for obtaining a state permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon. In Committee
- HB 5073 Relating to the Women’s Right to Know Act In Committee
- HB 5142 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines In Committee
- HB 5539 Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party Passed
- HB 4825 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. In Committee
- HB 4845 To prohibit swatting Signed
- HB 5182 Relating to receipts for payment of personal income taxes and the requirement thereof for annual renewal of vehicular registration In Committee
- HB 5075 Relating to human growth and development curriculum In Committee
- HB 5621 Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Passed
Historical 417 bills
- HB 4198 E-Verify Safe Harbor Act Died
- HB 4083 Relating to Medical Professional Responsibility Died
- HB 5520 Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act Died
- HB 5484 Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense Signed
- HB 5464 West Virginia First Live Racing Jobs Act of 2026 Died
- HB 5377 Burial Equity Act Died
- HB 5209 Create a registry of persons convicted of animal abuse Died
- HB 5207 To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals Died
- HB 5203 To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election Died
- HB 5176 Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. Died
- HB 5065 Relating to hotel occupancy tax. Signed
- HB 5063 To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member Died
- HB 4997 Relating to residency restrictions for persons convicted of terroristic threats Died
- HB 4996 Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children Signed
- HB 4880 Protection of deployed service members Died
- HB 4879 To revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State Guard Died
- HB 4762 Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity Died
- HB 4758 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder Died
- HB 4695 To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor Died
- HB 4593 Allow for PE classes to be optional for students who can demonstrate 5 or more weekly hours of outside physical activity Died
- HB 4592 Relating to college campus safety Signed
- HB 4577 Relating to driver’s licenses Signed
- HB 4515 To remedy an issue relating to the disaffiliation from religious denominations whilst retaining church property Died
- HB 4477 To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute. Died
- HB 4468 Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2479
Relating to Management and control of county authority vested in board
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2451
To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3277
Relating to defining terms for the West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Act
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2942
Administration of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3356
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2961
To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3263
Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3166
Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3517
Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3111
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
AMENDMENTS |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3357
Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 765
Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program
RECEDE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3000
Relating to agency changes and updates to the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 50
Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3016
Photo voter ID.
LIMIT TO 5 MIN |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 225
Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HFA YOUNG 4-10 #1 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 35
Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 275
Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 581
Relating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
TABLE EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Not Voting | fail | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 531
Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Not Voting | pass | April 12, 2025 |