Matthew Rohrbach
Born
1959
Contact
Email · matthew.rohrbach@wvhouse.gov
District office
25 Kensington Lane, Huntington, WV 25705
304-563-9040
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31
Bills sponsored
this session · 254 all-time
63
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 608 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4232
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 4232 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
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)
254 billsCurrent session 31 bills
- HB 5435 Establishing the registered apprenticeship to associate of applied science program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education Signed
- HB 5157 Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals Signed
- HB 5156 Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the internet In Committee
- HB 5239 Require all recovery residences to be registered with the state In Committee
- HB 5380 Relating to Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring devices to be offered to certain persons who have been diagnosed with hypertension In Committee
- HB 5399 To modify the state auditing practices of the volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments Passed
- HB 5361 Relating to allowing influenza immunizations to be offered to hospital patients Passed
- HB 5372 Relating to repeal of severability provisions In Committee
- HB 5342 Relating to the applicability of civil causes of action in cases involving surveillance. In Committee
- HB 5362 Clarifying conditions and circumstances where protections are warranted for those performing their duties as expected during the process of election operations, whether those workers are salaried, non-salaried or contracted In Committee
- HB 5209 Relating to requiring the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to inspect office-based medication-assisted treatment programs at least every 24 months. In Committee
- HB 5154 Removing liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalization In Committee
- HB 5038 Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education In Committee
- HB 4188 Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service. In Committee
- HB 4187 Relating to tobacco usage restrictions In Committee
- HB 4173 Increasing the penalties for exposure of governmental representatives to fentanyl or any other harmful drug In Committee
- HB 4189 Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home. In Committee
- HB 4174 Prohibit the practice of white bagging In Committee
- HB 4172 Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for older persons auditing certain college classes In Committee
- HB 5341 Relating to contested election procedure. In Committee
- HB 4892 Relating to the distribution of drugs to safety net providers and contract pharmacies In Committee
- HB 5541 Increase to minimum of $2000 as the amount recoverable by fire companies from homeowners insurnace policies for response to fire call In Committee
- HB 5684 Mandating all Medicaid services in West Virginia be delivered in West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5683 Relating to a Medicaid state plan amendment In Committee
- HB 5685 Relating to Medicaid Cost Containment Passed
Historical 223 bills
- HB 4010 Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state Died
- HB 5483 Relating to financial assistance available for a prescription drug Died
- HB 5482 Protecting patient access to clinician-administered medications. Died
- HB 5470 Relating to financial or product assistance for prescription drugs Died
- HB 5459 Relating to a tax on managed care organizations Signed
- HB 5458 Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine Signed
- HB 5330 Allow expedited partner treatment for bacterial vaginitis Died
- HB 5325 Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria. Signed
- HB 5324 Amending the procedures for determining liability for exposures to asbestos or silica. Died
- HB 5110 Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes Signed
- HB 5109 Update the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers Died
- HB 5108 To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative Died
- HB 5107 Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home Died
- HB 5106 Relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District Died
- HB 5105 Relating to financial exploitation of a person in recovery Died
- HB 5104 Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service Died
- HB 5103 Relating to requiring the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to inspect office-based medication-assisted treatment programs at least every 24 months Died
- HB 5102 Relating to coverage for the treatment of stuttering Died
- HB 5072 Creating the TechCred Program Died
- HB 5071 Creating the oral health and cancer rights act Died
- HB 4962 Drug-Related Nuisances Died
- HB 4949 Relating to Legislative Rules regarding chemicals of emerging concern Died
- HB 2266 Relating to expanding certain insurance coverages for pregnant women Signed
- HB 3311 Relating to the cost of medical records Signed
- HB 2626 Relating to discontinuing operation of certain state facilities Died
Co-sponsored
608 billsCurrent session 63 bills
- HB 5128 Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year Signed
- HB 5699 Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History Passed
- HB 4808 To allow retired school employees to work after 140 days in certain circumstances. In Committee
- HB 5330 Require DHHR-CPS to notify the county school superintendent & local BOE president (of the public school system where the child attends) of pending CPS investigations. 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 5490 To create an AI Task Force In Committee
- HB 5486 To establish the County Home Rule Program as a permanent program. In Committee
- HB 5481 Relating generally to liability of hospital police In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HB 5443 Clarifying that electronic data processing services are to be included in the valuation of specialized high-technology property Passed
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5623 Relating to absentee voting Passed
- HCR 60 Terra Dawn Lewis Memorial Road and Bridge Passed
- HJR 28 Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment Passed
- HB 5394 To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor. In Committee
- HB 5698 Relating to the Consumer Data Protection Act Passed
- HB 5014 Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University General Administration Fund Vetoed
- HB 5536 Relating to the assessment of interest on overpayments by the Bureau for Medical Services In Committee
- HCR 87 A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment In Committee
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- HB 5301 To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students 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 5310 Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act Passed
- HB 4806 Require bathroom use in schools based upon biological sex In Committee
- HB 5200 Requiring that school counselors serving students in preschool through the 12th grade participate in the School Counselors Conference at least once every two years Passed
Historical 545 bills
- HB 4081 To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant. Died
- HB 4006 Creating the West Virginia Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Growth Act Died
- HB 4026 Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission Died
- HB 5687 Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state Died
- HB 5685 Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center Signed
- HB 5675 WV Reshoring Manufacturing Act Died
- HB 5573 Rural Medical Residency Program concentrating on obstetrics and gynecology for rural hospitals, can be funded from the Rural Health Inititive or other sources funded by the legislature. Died
- HB 5556 Creating an external reference pricing pilot program for prescription drugs. Died
- HB 5553 Relating to participation in federal prescription drug pricing programs. Died
- HB 5515 Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes. Signed
- HB 5509 Mountain Homes Act Died
- HB 5480 Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. Died
- HB 5425 Relating to acquisitions of properties by land reuse agencies and urban renewal authorities. Died
- HB 5418 Relating to dog racing requirements Died
- HB 5409 Relating to the ownership of water and minerals in dissolved or undissolved form in produced liquids and solids related to oil and gas drilling. Died
- HB 5365 Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers providing services to the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Died
- HB 5350 Exempting from sales and use tax materials and appliances used in the manufacture of certain manufactured homes. Died
- HB 5203 To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election Died
- HB 5200 Creating Office of entrepreneurship Died
- HB 5087 Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact. Signed
- HB 5048 To ensure virtual instruction for foster students while in temporary placement facilities. Signed
- HB 5030 Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments Died
- HB 5004 Relating generally to PANS and PANDAS. Signed
- HB 4987 Relating to the creation of the Safety and Violence Education for Students Act Died
- HB 4986 Relating to providing additional ground for abandonment finding in an adoption proceeding 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |