Bill Ridenour
Born
1958
Contact
Email · bill.ridenour@wvhouse.gov
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27
Bills sponsored
this session · 115 all-time
56
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 421 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.3%
based on 234 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.7%
based on 234 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.9%
based on 234 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
115 billsCurrent session 27 bills
- HB 5098 Requiring Federal law enforcement to coordinate with Attorney General and County Sheriffs In Committee
- HCR 54 West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5415 Relating to procedures regarding illegal entry into the state In Committee
- HB 5384 To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections In Committee
- HB 5383 To move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general election 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
- HCR 55 Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen. In Committee
- HB 5043 Relating to requirements, prohibitions and regulation of foreign principals or agents of foreign principals, lobbying by or on behalf of such foreign principals or their agents Passed
- HCR 83 A resolution to establish a Study Group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq. relating to the West Virginia State Guard and the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard In Committee
- HB 5030 Relating to Election Interference In Committee
- HCR 58 Resolution requesting an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic In Committee
- HCR 56 Disband the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other politicized intelligence and law enforcement agencies In Committee
- HCR 63 Identifying that the People’s Republic of China is conducting an illegal asymmetric war against the U.S. and West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5649 Relating generally to the use of gold and silver as legal tender in the State of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4003 To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property In Committee
- HB 5616 Prohibiting contracts, affiliations or employment of entities that support actions counter the the US Constitution and West Virginia Constitution In Committee
- HB 5613 Relating to requiring the Governor to establish crisis preparedness plans Passed
- HB 5615 Prohibiting contracts with companies that use illegal means In Committee
- HR 10 Recognizing the District Court for the District of Columbia is a politicized court In Committee
- HB 4938 Increasing penalties for Corruption In Committee
- HB 4996 Relating to government procurement of electric vehicles In Committee
- HB 4994 Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act In Committee
- HB 5099 Relating to prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel In Committee
- HCR 72 Affirming the sovereign right of the State of West Virginia to nullify un-Constitutional acts In Committee
- HB 5031 Relating to human trafficking Passed
Historical 88 bills
- HB 5680 Relating to establishing a comprehensive regulatory sunset and zero-based review system. 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 5427 To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. Died
- HB 5357 Tree removal at state expense Died
- HB 5010 Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries. Died
- HB 4980 To establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their duties Died
- HB 4979 Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation Died
- 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 4866 Relating to creating the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act Died
- HB 4845 Prohibiting entry by illegal aliens Died
- HB 4838 To increase the annual registration fees for electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles. Died
- HB 4837 Establish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists Died
- HB 4812 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 Died
- HB 4788 Allow school board members to run for the state legislature Died
- HB 4787 The Anti-Terrorism Act Died
- HB 4769 Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises Died
- HB 4766 Change the Homestead Exemption Died
- HB 4755 Adding Aggravated Vehicular Homicide to the list of qualifying offenses Signed
- HB 4753 Prohibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributions Died
Co-sponsored
421 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- HB 5512 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights In Committee
- HB 5105 To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools. Vetoed
- HB 4844 Relating generally to drug testing of state legislators. In Committee
- HB 4805 To create a division of election crimes and security within the office of the Secretary of State and give the Secretary of State the authority to recommend prosecution to the appropriate judicial jurisdiction. In Committee
- HB 5483 Appropriating $100,000 to Texas for the purpose of acquiring more razor wire In Committee
- HB 5484 Relating to age appropriate instruction in health education In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan 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 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- HB 5548 Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project Passed
- HB 5398 To require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement. In Committee
- HB 5331 Relating to boating safety education certificate In Committee
- HCR 50 Jack A. Hatfield Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5297 Relating to prohibiting pubertal modulation and hormonal therapy when provided to assist in a gender transition Passed
- HB 5234 Relating to Free State Park passes, Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Veterans with PTSD diagnosis In Committee
- HB 5235 To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor Passed
- HB 5138 Relating to federal involvement in elections In Committee
- HB 5129 To ban the unsolicited distribution of absentee applications by third parties and election officials. In Committee
- HB 5142 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines In Committee
- HB 4845 To prohibit swatting Signed
- HB 5133 Eliminating the age requirement for hiring West Virginia law enforcement employees In Committee
- HB 5119 Relating to Vehicular Homicide In Committee
- HB 5122 Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs Signed
- HB 5125 Requiring absentee ballots to be received by the time polls close on election day. In Committee
Historical 365 bills
- HB 4198 E-Verify Safe Harbor Act Died
- HB 4190 Relating to the restoration of civil rights Died
- HB 4176 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts Signed
- HB 4149 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands Died
- HB 4129 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. Died
- HB 4106 Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds Signed
- 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 4083 Relating to Medical Professional Responsibility Died
- HB 4049 Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act Died
- HB 5666 Edit the phrase at top of state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs from “Not for REAL ID Purposes” to “Authorized for all West Virginia State ID Purposes.” Died
- HB 5665 Change to House rule 49 regarding members present, time and recording. Died
- HB 5660 Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute Died
- HB 5644 To establish provisions regarding student immigration status and nationality in WV public educational institutions Died
- HB 5643 Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States Died
- HB 5611 Certified Microgrid Program Died
- HB 5604 To recognize bullion as legal tender Died
- HB 5588 Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Died
- HB 5587 To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement Died
- HB 5561 Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution Died
- HB 5552 To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States Died
- HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act Died
- HB 5547 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights Died
- HB 5546 Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health Died
- HB 5538 To expand licensing opportunities and safety regulation in the esthetics industry Died
- HB 5535 Relating to tow truck lighting 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |