Mark Zatezalo
Born
1952
Contact
Email · mark.zatezalo@wvhouse.gov
District office
WV
304-491-0937
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Bills sponsored
this session · 14 all-time
35
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 301 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 5 all-time
2568
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2568 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 234 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
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)
14 billsHistorical 14 bills
- HB 4011 Relating to advanced recycling. Died
- HB 2342 Establishing and implementing a program to require bonding sufficient to reclaim abandoned wind generation facilities and solar generation facilities Died
- HB 3336 Well Plugging methods Signed
- HB 2943 Administration of the West Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Act Signed
- HB 3012 Relating to Lottery Money Distribution Signed
- HB 2529 Relating to when vacancies in the office of magistrate shall be filled by election or appointment Died
- HB 3129 Relating generally to establishing a design build program for the Department of Environmental Protection Died
- HB 2605 Relating to Good Samaritan law Signed
- HB 4084 Relating to advanced recycling Signed
- HR 5 Regarding power grid stability. Died
- HR 5 Regarding power grid stability. Died
- HJR 107 Taxpayer Bill of Rights Died
- HB 4580 Relating to submission of the budget bill Died
- HB 2929 Allowing an adjustment to gross income for calculating the personal income tax liability of certain retirees Died
Co-sponsored
301 billsCurrent session 35 bills
- HB 5268 Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells Signed
- 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
- 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
- HB 5076 Relating to Well Plugging Authority In Committee
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5409 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal In Committee
- HB 5404 To adjust the current burglary code to add ‘Possession of burglarious tools’ In Committee
- HJR 21 Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state Passed
- HB 5045 Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Signed
- HB 4967 Relating to the administration of the Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Act to provide new liability protections for persons and companies who wish to purchase and redevelop former industrial properties. Signed
- HB 5006 Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan Signed
- HB 5018 To provide for oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. 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 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 5561 Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts. Signed
- HCR 82 To create a study resolution to review training, equipment and operating standards, and for certification and evaluation of local and rural fire departments for retention, training, and recruitment purposes. In Committee
- HB 4292 Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production Passed
- HB 4427 To require voters to include either their West Virginia driver’s license number or any alternative identification information authorized by the West Virginia Secretary of State on their absentee ballot applications. In Committee
- HCR 48 November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day” In Committee
- HB 4850 Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax Signed
- HB 5510 Clarify law regarding the crime of witness tampering Signed
- HB 5522 Relating to providing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on coal-fired electric generating units to help off-set environmental compliance costs In Committee
- HB 5562 Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts. In Committee
Historical 266 bills
- HB 4012 Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state Died
- HB 5685 Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center Signed
- HB 5413 Relating to the Central Abuse Registry Died
- HB 5406 Relating to driving under the influence Signed
- HB 5398 Relating to dates and deposits for Oil and Gas Well Plugging Died
- HB 5359 To provide a funding stream from property taxes collected as a result of new high voltage electric transmission projects being constructed to lower electric rates to benefit West Virginians Died
- HB 5014 Modification to real property tax requirements for farm structures Died
- HB 5007 Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships 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 4985 Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities Died
- HB 4949 Relating to Legislative Rules regarding chemicals of emerging concern Died
- HB 4756 To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV Died
- HB 4696 Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs Signed
- HB 4627 Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters. Died
- HB 4624 To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions Died
- HB 4507 Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders Died
- HB 4506 Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit towards retirement Died
- HB 4502 Create license plate for autism awareness Died
- HB 4471 Approved sewage systems for rental property Died
- HB 4457 Permitting voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote the ballot of that political party in a primary election. Died
- HCR 64 Deputy Sheriff Scott D. Myers Memorial Bridge Died
- HB 2984 To revise the West Virginia Tax Increment Financing Act to authorize a county commission or municipal levying body to modify the termination times of certain districts Died
- HCR 107 Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study atlernative methods of recourse for delinquent court fees. Died
- HB 2598 Altering the definition of an above ground storage tank 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |