Charles Sheedy
Born
1958
Contact
Email · charles.sheedy@wvhouse.gov
District office
12471 Waynesburg Pike Road, Cameron, WV 26033
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 75 all-time
58
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 244 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 2 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
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)
75 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HB 5215 Any Volunteer Fireman that is fully trained and active in 75% of all activities and calls are to be exempt from WV State Personnel Income Tax. In Committee
- HB 5403 To place a $1.00 charge on Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, Door Dash, and all like services with the proceeds to be disbursed to the WVDOH and equally applied to each Counties Annual Budget. In Committee
- HB 5385 Relating generally to the modification of vehicle tires. In Committee
- HB 5389 Restoring the Rule of 80 for all State Employees. In Committee
- HB 5386 Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 5387 Requiring any motorized conveyance operating 10 MPH below the posted speed limit on any public road in the state to display emergency flashers. In Committee
- HB 5388 Relating generally to asphalt grindings or millings from any WVDOH Right of Way In Committee
- HB 5213 To allow Gold Star spouses to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use. Signed
- HB 5216 Requiring all counties to establish a fire levy to support volunteer fire departments and EMS. In Committee
- HB 5224 Exempting honorably discharged Veterans from “Hunter Safety Course” requirement for WV Hunting License In Committee
- HB 5217 Recognizing United States currency as legal tender for all transacations private and public. In Committee
- HB 5079 Relating generally to the funds for patients of in state 28 day addiction clinics who do not complete the 28 day program. In Committee
- HCR 25 U. S. Navy Sonarman First Class William C. Harris Memorial Bridge Passed
- HCR 30 Jack L. Hart Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4458 Elimination of Statewide Contracts that are awarded to out of state vendors In Committee
- HCR 26 PFC Jerry Lee Bassett Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4890 To eliminate additional fee from the WVDMV for honorably discharged veterans for “Veteran” vehicle registration plate In Committee
- HB 5681 Prohibit insurance rates in WV from being based upon Credit scores. In Committee
- HB 5679 Relating generally to DOH employees. In Committee
- HB 4731 Provide that first $5000 per year earned on Military Duty, Active, National Guard, or Reserves be exempt from the WV State Income Tax. In Committee
- HB 4888 Requiring ten percent of all state revenues derived from sales tax, excise tax, severance tax, or generated by any other means be placed in General Revenue and returned to the County Division of Highways In Committee
- HB 4889 Increasing penalty for undocumented parking in “Purple Heart Wounded” or “Veterans” paking spaces. In Committee
- HB 4921 Relating generally to tuition for children of out of state alumni of WV state universities. In Committee
Historical 52 bills
- HB 5455 Relating to special license plates Died
- HB 5020 To prohibit a convicted felons of sexual assault, or abuse of juveniles on public school property Died
- HB 5019 Relating to requirements for deputy sheriffs Died
- HB 5018 All lanes, cul-de-sacs, dead end roads, city streets and non-through routes with an ADT of less than 10 per .1 mile be eliminated from WVDOH maintenance. ROW will be maintained on paper only and county WVDOH budgets will not be reduced. Died
- HB 5017 Establishing a one-time American Legion Post Support Grant Program Died
- HB 4763 Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia. Died
- HB 4745 Relating to electric rates Died
- HB 4744 To update and reflect current inflation rate for all County elected positions Died
- HB 4743 Relating generally to asphalt grindings or millings from any WVDOH Right of Way Died
- HB 4742 Creating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services Died
- HB 4741 To require operators of gas and oil wells to withhold royalty taxes due from the lease holder and remit said withholdings to the appropriate County Tax Office. Died
- HB 4729 To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department. Died
- HB 4728 To require motorists traveling 10 mph or more below the speed limit to activate hazard lights. Died
- HB 4469 Establish residency requirements for county surveyor be a resident of the state and provide exemption for holding more than one office. Died
- HB 4443 Allow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fine Died
- HB 4442 To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement. Died
- HB 4441 To require anyone operating a vehicle that requires a CDL in WV to be able to read and speak the English language. Died
- HB 4437 To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use. Signed
- HCR 13 Corporal James E. Jackley Memorial Bridge Died
- HB 2586 Requiring ten percent of all state revenues derived from sales tax, excise tax, severance tax, or generated by any other means be placed in General Revenue and returned to the County Division of Highways Died
- HB 2585 Relating generally to DOH employees. Died
- HCR 89 U. S. Army SP4 Kermit Harold Yoho Memorial Bridge Died
- HCR 90 Dragon Highway Died
- HCR 92 To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veteran’s benefits except as permitted under Federal Law Died
- HCR 54 PFC Howard Bissett Memorial Bridge Died
Co-sponsored
244 billsCurrent session 58 bills
- HB 5268 Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells Signed
- HB 5220 Authorizing State Tax Division Investigators to carry concealed weapon In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HCR 66 U.S. Army SP4 Lonnie “Bill” Walker Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4946 Add as required material in public schools the teaching of the full Constitution of the United States, The Federalist Papers and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letters from Birmingham Jail 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
- HCR 90 Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning a program to provide funding support for major events in the state In Committee
- HB 5409 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal In Committee
- HB 5134 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses Passed
- HB 4784 Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the 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 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 5345 Relating to the registration requirements in the Sex Offender Registration Act. Passed
- 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
- HCR 86 Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. In Committee
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- 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 5259 To promote the security of West Virginia motorists to account for increased costs of property damages, healthcare, and inflation. In Committee
- HB 5234 Relating to Free State Park passes, Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Veterans with PTSD diagnosis In Committee
- HB 4806 Require bathroom use in schools based upon biological sex In Committee
- HB 5218 Relating to placing a cap on insurance copays In Committee
- HB 4817 Relating to updating the practice of nursing Passed
Historical 186 bills
- HB 4007 Relating to industrial access roads Signed
- HB 5667 Directed Transfer from Water Development Authority and Department of Economic Development. Died
- HB 5550 Relating to shelter for animals Died
- HB 5475 To make the Public Service Commission an elected position Died
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 5422 Relating to Home Rule Reform Died
- HB 5389 Veterans Housing Redevelopment Tax Credit Act Died
- HB 5377 Burial Equity Act Died
- HB 5374 Prohibiting or at least limiting unsolicited phone calls pushing benefits under medicare, auto insurance, or soliciting donations for various causes or benefits Died
- HB 5355 If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person. Died
- HB 5207 To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals Died
- HB 5199 Relating to county parks and recreation commission Died
- HB 5174 Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state Died
- HB 5171 Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials. Died
- HB 5002 In cases of mine rescues, designate miners as first responders Died
- HB 4998 Provide for a raise for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court appointed panel attorneys Died
- 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
- HB 4979 Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation Died
- HB 4881 Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer 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 4863 The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act Died
- HB 4813 Exempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipment Died
- HB 4758 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder 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 |
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 |
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 |