Charles H. Clements
Born
1943
Contact
Email · charles.clements@wvsenate.gov
District office
242 E. Thistle Court, New Martinsville, WV 26155
304-455-5339
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 137 all-time
44
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 462 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 22 all-time
3173
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 3173 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.3%
based on 54 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.7%
based on 54 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 54 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
137 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- SB 504 Relating to felony offense of sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with student Signed
- SR 18 Designating January 30, 2024, as West Virginia University Day Introduced
- SB 834 Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board Signed
- SB 174 Authorizing DOH pay current obligations from State Road Fund In Committee
- SB 253 Establishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula In Committee
- SB 332 Relating to roadable aircraft on WV highways In Committee
- SB 388 Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees In Committee
- SB 336 Return to WV Tax Credit Act In Committee
- SB 331 Eliminating cap on maximum amount of money in county's financial stabilization fund Signed
- SB 838 Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances Passed
- SB 252 Permitting Commissioner of DOH to make money transfers within State Road Fund In Committee
- SB 466 Requiring State Board of Education develop Safety While Accessing Technology education program Signed
- SR 33 Designating February 12, 2024, as Corrections Day Introduced
- SB 724 Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources In Committee
Historical 123 bills
- SB 587 Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials Died
- SB 405 Relating to nonresident income tax for natural resources royalty payments received from lessees Died
- SB 248 Return to WV Tax Credit Act Died
- SB 247 Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees Died
- SB 246 Establishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula Died
- SB 245 Requiring declaration of pooled units be filed with drilling permits Died
- SB 244 Making ad valorem taxes on property payable only to county in which property is located Died
- SB 242 Requiring Division of Labor establish separate rules for residential or commercial plumbing Died
- SB 241 Allowing Board of Education to prohibit individuals on sex offender registry from being on school property Died
- SB 1031 Increasing cost of solid waste assessment fees Died
- SB 980 Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act Died
- SB 376 Removing obsolete provisions regarding DOH standards for studded tires and chains Signed
- SCR 67 Requesting study on criteria for honorary infrastructure naming resolutions Died
- SCR 66 Requesting study on existing and potential income sources for State Road Fund Died
- SB 698 Creating annual adjustment to motor vehicle excise tax Died
- SB 371 Permitting Commissioner of DOH to make money transfers within State Road Fund Died
- SR 16 Amending Senate Rule 14 relating to introduction of concurrent resolutions Died
- SB 506 Requiring certain persons who commit criminal offense while in juvenile custody not be held within sight or sound of adult inmates Died
- SB 491 Relating to interest rate in condemnation proceedings Died
- SB 489 Returning refundable exemption for sales of construction materials by second party for DOH projects Died
- SB 696 Establishing program for camera-assisted speed enforcement in active work zones on public highways Died
- SB 298 Relating to roadable aircraft on WV highways Died
- SB 720 Requiring declaration of pooled units be filed with drilling permits Died
- SB 532 Making ad valorem taxes on property payable only to county in which property is located Died
- SB 533 Clarifying where the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission (WVSSAC) may be involved in legal action Died
Co-sponsored
462 billsCurrent session 44 bills
- SB 873 Schedule for tax installment payments Signed
- SB 439 Authorizing certain 911 personnel to be members of Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances Signed
- SB 876 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Facilities Signed
- SB 690 Establishing WV Agritourism Commission Signed
- SB 877 Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission Signed
- SB 875 Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM Signed
- SR 56 Memorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr. Introduced
- SB 604 WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act In Committee
- SCR 24 Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees for Medal of Valor Passed
- SR 14 Designating January 29, 2024, as Future Farmers of America Day Introduced
- SR 17 Recognizing Riley Gaines as ambassador for Independent Women's Forum and advocate for women's equality in sports Introduced
- SR 16 Supporting preservation of Charleston USPS Processing and Distribution Center Introduced
- SB 567 Providing immunity for hospitals with own police department in certain circumstances In Committee
- SR 51 Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson Introduced
- SR 10 Commemorating 78th Southern Legislative Conference of Council of State Governments Southern Office Introduced
- SCR 17 Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people Passed
- SR 50 Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day Introduced
- SR 55 Memorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr. Introduced
- SR 43 Memorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning Introduced
- SR 15 Designating January 29, 2024, as Fairmont State University Day Introduced
- SR 2 Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Donna J. Boley Introduced
- SB 142 Clarifying deadline to file annual report for companies authorized to do business in WV Signed
- SB 178 Relating to dental health care service plans Passed
- SB 177 Protecting consumers against automatic renewals without consent Passed
- SB 179 Requiring sheriff to serve child abuse and neglect petitions Passed
Historical 418 bills
- SB 895 Removing time limits for filing or modifying claims for massive fibrosis Died
- SB 887 Relating to requirements for licensure and regulation of money transmission services Died
- SB 808 Regulating consumable hemp products Died
- SB 807 Authorizing physician assistants to own business Died
- SB 780 Relating to advertising by licensed limited video lottery retailers Died
- SB 774 Allowing certain county EMS officers to participate in EMS Retirement System Died
- SB 760 Establishing certain rights for purchasers of residential improvements Died
- SB 736 Requiring DMV to provide identification card for eligible released inmates Died
- SB 718 Increasing pay for magistrates Died
- SB 716 Reducing participation required to receive volunteer firefighter tax credit Died
- SB 7 Increasing Homestead Property Tax Exemption Died
- SB 676 Allowing certain Capitol Police officers to participate in WV State Police Retirement System Died
- SB 662 Relating to colorectal cancer prevention Died
- SB 661 Clarifying commercial real property insurance policies Died
- SB 660 Relating to spousal coverage under PEIA Died
- SB 602 Requiring repeat DUI offenders to carry ID indicating they may not purchase alcohol Died
- SB 6 Requiring legal actions concerning WVSSAC to be filed in Wood or Kanawha County Died
- SB 592 WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act Signed
- SB 516 Increasing state minimum salary for teachers Died
- SB 5 Exempting WV campus police officer retirement income from personal income tax after specified date Died
- SB 31 Enhancing retirement benefit for certain Public Employees Retirement Act members Died
- SB 3 Allowing Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff Died
- SB 19 Relating to purchase or acquisition of real property by foreign entities Died
- SB 135 Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants Died
- SB 122 Repealing athletic eligibility of transfer students Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 5689
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5537
Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5441
Reforming State Personnel System
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5438
To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 5438
To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs.
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4995
Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4951
Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4575
Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 21, 2026 |
|
HB 4433
Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4215
Department of Health Rules Bundle
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4191
Relating to providing child care generally
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4087
To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4004
Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 1
Small Business Growth Act
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
SB 937
Establishing community-based child welfare system program
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 927
Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees
Roll Call |
Nay | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SB 878
Creating Office of Entrepreneurship within Office of Secretary of State
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
SB 871
Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3517
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 20, 2026 |
|
SB 841
Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3951
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 20, 2026 |
|
SB 829
Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0615
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 827
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0486
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 823
Supplementary appropriation to Department of Revenue, fund 7352
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 18, 2026 |
|
SB 820
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0186
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 814
Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 0313
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 20, 2026 |
|
SB 788
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0572
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 787
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0250
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 657
Creating Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 641
Relating generally to aboveground storage tanks
Roll Call |
Nay | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 531
Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
SB 420
West Virginia First Energy Act
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 392
Relating to personal income tax reduction
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 251
Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
SB 250
Budget Bill
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 250
Budget Bill
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | February 20, 2026 |
|
SB 182
Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 63
Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act
Roll Call |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |