Mike Woelfel
Born
1954
Contact
Email · mike.woelfel@wvsenate.gov
District office
WV
304-522-6249
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28
Bills sponsored
this session · 113 all-time
187
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 1,067 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 9 all-time
1837
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 1837 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 354 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 354 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.2%
based on 354 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
113 billsCurrent session 28 bills
- SB 630 Defining protections for election officials and election workers Passed
- SB 579 Providing cost-of-living adjustment for certain public employees and teachers In Committee
- SB 573 Permitting medical marijuana to be prescribed in edible form In Committee
- SB 528 Requiring DHS to provide investigative and assessment services In Committee
- SB 474 Creating critical incident review team Passed
- SB 184 Authorizing child or child care tax credit In Committee
- SB 183 Eliminating marital exception to criminal prosecution of sexual assault offenses In Committee
- SB 165 Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County Passed
- SB 175 Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion Passed
- SB 162 Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program Passed
- SB 516 Determining venue for custodial allocation actions independent of divorce Passed
- SB 343 Providing medical examination transportation services for students who seek support after experiencing sexual violence In Committee
- SB 345 Creating homeless education coordinator in counties designated by state board as urban county In Committee
- SB 344 Relating to registration as service worker for the Bureau for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Resources In Committee
- SB 327 Providing funding for Hope Scholarship Program In Committee
- SB 309 Authorizing child or childcare tax credit. In Committee
- SB 302 Authorizing child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention program and in-service training in child sexual abuse prevention In Committee
- SB 301 Clarifying that tenancy includes persons who reside in sober living home In Committee
- SB 323 Creating tax credit related to childcare expenses In Committee
- SB 308 Eliminating limitations period for civil action based on personal action of childhood sexual assault or abuse In Committee
- SB 303 Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation In Committee
- SB 825 Youth Mental Health Protection Act In Committee
- SB 522 Relating to evidentiary hearings on county commission-issued citations for unsafe or unsanitary structures In Committee
- SB 597 Providing permanent partial disability awards for occupational pneumoconiosis In Committee
- SJR 8 Cannabis Legalization Amendment In Committee
Historical 85 bills
- SB 470 Limiting release of certain personal information maintained by state agencies Signed
- SB 434 Requiring training for law-enforcement officers responsible for investigating crimes of sexual assault Signed
- SB 706 Computing retirement benefits for certain members of Legislature under WV Public Employees Retirement Act Died
- SB 42 Creating Zombie Property Remediation Act of 2021 Signed
- SB 591 Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation Died
- SB 590 Removing restriction preventing medical marijuana from being in edible form Died
- SB 592 Providing for member private, parochial, or church schools to enter into agreements with public schools to permit students to participate in athletic event or other extracurricular activities Died
- SCR 13 Urging Adjutant General to establish Honor Guard in each unit to perform military funeral honors Died
- SB 74 Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County Died
- SB 221 Authorizing child or child care tax credit Died
- SB 212 Creating Critical Incident Review Team Died
- SB 750 Eliminating appointment process for PSC commission members Died
- SB 285 Creating WV Guardian Program Died
- SB 155 Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program Died
- SB 549 Eliminating income tax on qualified tipped wages Died
- SJR 10 State Senate and House of Delegates Term Limits Amendment Died
- SB 62 Requiring investigative and assessment services in relation to child welfare Died
- SB 219 Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation Died
- SB 210 Defining protections for election officials and election workers Died
- SB 211 Relating to procedure for citations issued by county litter control officer Died
- SB 218 Creating tax credit related to child care expenses Died
- SB 217 Authorizing child or child care tax credit Died
- SB 531 Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials Vetoed
- SB 477 Requiring ambulance, if available, at middle school or high school football game Died
- SB 478 Repealing athletic eligibility of transfer students Died
Co-sponsored
1067 billsCurrent session 187 bills
- SB 663 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Administrative Services, Criminal Justice Fund Signed
- SB 865 Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary Signed
- SB 657 Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue Signed
- SB 439 Authorizing certain 911 personnel to be members of Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances Signed
- SB 665 Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Health Signed
- SB 653 Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund Signed
- SB 700 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Hospital Finance Authority Signed
- SB 475 Relating to recovery residences Signed
- SB 644 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Forestry, and Geological and Economic Survey Signed
- SB 695 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Energy Assistance, TANF, and Child Care and Development Signed
- SB 707 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources Signed
- SB 697 Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Service Fund Signed
- SB 514 Creating Lung Cancer Prevention and Education Act In Committee
- SB 709 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Arts, Culture and History, National Coal Heritage Area Authority Signed
- SB 704 Supplementing and amending appropriations to PSC, Motor Carrier Division Signed
- SB 682 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture In Committee
- SR 60 Recognizing May 1, 2024, as Purebred Dog Day Introduced
- SB 504 Relating to felony offense of sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with student Signed
- SB 658 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services Signed
- SB 677 Modifying requirements regarding use of medical cannabis In Committee
- SB 554 Prohibiting certain persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits In Committee
- SB 698 Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Human Services Signed
- SB 699 Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Child Support Enforcement Fund Signed
- SB 701 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Construction Fund Signed
- SCR 34 Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections In Committee
Historical 880 bills
- SB 313 Authorizing year-round hunting of coyote Died
- SCR 14 Creating WV Women's Suffrage Memorial Died
- SB 634 Requiring training of certain officers for persons with autism spectrum disorder Signed
- SB 255 Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs Died
- SB 124 Relating to insulin cost management Died
- SB 287 Requiring county boards of education to provide free feminine hygiene products in grades six through 12 Died
- SCR 81 Urging Governor develop taskforce to identify and facilitate new economic opportunities in certain areas Died
- SB 368 Authorizing DEP to develop Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program Signed
- SB 344 Relating to credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment Signed
- SB 640 Creating Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account within State Treasury Died
- SB 361 Extending supervision for conviction of soliciting minor and using obscene matter with intent to seduce minor Signed
- SCR 74 Requesting study on reducing criminal activity and increasing online marketplace transparency Died
- SCR 75 Requesting study on coinciding elections of political subdivisions with statewide and federal elections Died
- SR 44 Recognizing public service of Honorable Tod Kaufman Died
- SB 537 Relating generally to kidnapping Signed
- SCR 65 Requesting study on permitting primitive camping in certain areas of state-owned property Died
- SCR 64 Requesting study on regulating bag limits, protecting albino wild game, and fees for wildlife killed or injured by wind power projects Died
- SCR 63 Requesting study on permitting certain groups to hunt, fish, or trap without license Died
- SR 36 Recognizing Cabell County Public Library on being named as finalist for 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Died
- SR 34 Recognizing Coalfield Health Center's contributions to rural health care Died
- SR 35 Recognizing clean energy's importance to WV's energy future Died
- SB 464 Requiring composting of organic materials and commercial composting products comply with WV Fertilizer Law Signed
- SB 674 Clarifying that unpaid restitution does not preclude person from obtaining driver's license Signed
- SR 30 Memorializing life of Honorable Mr. Shirley Dean Love Died
- SCR 54 Urging Congress and President to protect Second Amendment of US Constitution Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 3369
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Enrollment
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3360
Supplemental Appropriation - EDA Bridge Loan Fund
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3520
Expiring funds to the surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, Office of Energy
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3164
Requiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3371
Supplemental Appropriation - - HLFC to OIG Net Zero
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3352
Supplemental Appropriation - Human Services - Medicaid
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3125
To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3359
Supplemental Appropriation - EDA and Medicaid Net Zero
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3349
Supplemental Appropriation - Medicaid
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2347
The Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3356
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 941
Clarifying authority regarding dams designed by US Conservation Service
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3357
Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2164
To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3412
Relating to exemptions from disclosure of certain records; and exempting the legislative branch if it adopts its own rules.
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3504
Relating to protecting critical infrastructure; and defining terms
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3517
Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3503
Relating to regulation by counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions of commercial horticulture under the Water Pollution Control Act
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3492
Relating to municipal economic opportunity development districts.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3434
Relating to the controlled substance schedules and to clean-up errors identified in the code sections
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3162
Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2351
Relating to compensation for panel attorneys
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3016
Photo voter ID.
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2121
Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3181
Allow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirement
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3111
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3014
Relating generally to liability of hospital police
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2836
Relating to wild animal rehabilitation permits
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2961
To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3263
Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3513
Relating to standards of liability and insurance requirements in certain civil actions
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2575
Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3424
Removing language regarding short term loans being provided to released inmates for costs related to reentry into the community
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2695
Raleigh and Mason Counties Economic Opportunity Development Districts
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2066
Creating a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3338
Allow child witness testify remotely in situations deemed traumatic by judge
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3440
Relating generally to removing and repealing obsolete provisions under the purview of the State Treasurer’s Office
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3294
Enacting the Bank Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation Act
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2014
Certified Microgrid Program
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3297
Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.
Passage |
Nay | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2511
Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2344
Relating generally to traffic safety
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2963
To ensure that the survivor of a merger, reorganization, purchase, or assumption of liabilities of a bank chartered by West Virginia is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2718
Relating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2358
Relating to postmortem examinations
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
|
HB 2802
Relating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers
Passage |
Yea | pass | April 11, 2025 |
Career history 1 past role
- Upper chamber West Virginia District 5 Democrat