Bryan Ward
Born
1965
Contact
Email · bryan.ward@wvhouse.gov
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3
Bills sponsored
this session · 18 all-time
62
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 305 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
1888
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 1888 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.1%
based on 205 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.9%
based on 205 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.9%
based on 205 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
18 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 15 bills
- HB 5500 To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines Died
- HCR 39 Wilbur ‘Webb’ Lee Hahn and John William Hahn Memorial Bridge Died
- HB 2715 Relating to county dog wardens Died
- HB 2714 Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state. Died
- HB 2713 Relating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects Died
- HCR 44 Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial Bridge Died
- HCR 43 Ray William “Mutt” Sherman Memorial Bridge Died
- HCR 45 Charlotte Denise Seymour Hill Memorial Bridge Died
- HB 3319 Restoring Sanity Act Died
- HB 3045 Farmer Protection Act Died
- HB 3011 Prohibit future wind power projects Died
- HCR 49 U. S. Army 1SG Elmer C. Lofton Memorial Bridge Died
- HCR 14 Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge Died
- HCR 2 Joseph Edward Sites, Jr. Bridge Died
- HCR 2 Joseph Edward Sites, Jr. Bridge Died
Co-sponsored
305 billsCurrent session 62 bills
- HB 5520 Relating to juvenile competency Signed
- HB 5506 Creating the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership In Committee
- HB 5505 Relating to expanding certain insurance coverages for pregnant women In Committee
- HB 5509 Provide for a special driver’s license for those with physical disabilities 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
- 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 5482 Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Organ Donor Act 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 5445 Revising the statute to reduce the minimum age for a cadet for the West Virginia State Police from the age of 21 to the age of 18. In Committee
- HB 5444 Retirement credited service for West Virginia State Police In Committee
- 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 4866 Prohibit needle exchanges from providing services in West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5373 Relating to changing political parties less than one year prior to being appointed to political office. Passed
- HB 4223 Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release In Committee
- HB 5418 To give County Sheriffs overall approval in requirements for the position of Bailiff In Committee
- HB 5037 E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory In Committee
- HB 5384 To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections In Committee
- HB 5376 To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner In Committee
- HB 5383 To move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general election In Committee
- HB 5363 Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation to continue the GOALS Programs in regional jails. In Committee
- HCR 55 Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen. 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
- HB 5338 Relating to Safe Harbor for Cybersecurity Programs Vetoed
Historical 243 bills
- HB 4176 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts Signed
- HB 5684 Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners Signed
- HB 5665 Change to House rule 49 regarding members present, time and recording. Died
- HB 5571 To provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Died
- HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act Died
- HB 5550 Relating to shelter for animals 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 5508 Relating to Capitol Police Retirement 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 5493 Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors. Died
- HB 5477 Relating to federal immigration enforcement. Died
- HB 5475 To make the Public Service Commission an elected position Died
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 5457 To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers. Signed
- HB 5456 Relating to disability pay for West Virginia State Troopers Died
- HB 5436 Make it a felony to kill a canine officer 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 5182 Relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties Died
- HB 5088 Relating to Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement Signed
- HB 5065 Relating to hotel occupancy tax. Signed
- HB 5036 The sovereignty of law and judicial authority in the State of West Virginia. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |