Vince Deeds
Born
1970
Contact
Email · vince.deeds@wvsenate.gov
District office
WV
304-992-9305
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29
Bills sponsored
this session · 129 all-time
222
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 611 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 13 all-time
1389
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1389 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 54 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
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)
129 billsCurrent session 29 bills
- SB 712 Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet Signed
- SB 444 Relating to health insurance coverage for certain emergency services Passed
- SCR 26 US Army Private Clarence William "Buck" Holliday Memorial Road Passed
- SCR 8 US Army Corporal Clemon Knapp Memorial Bridge Passed
- SCR 24 Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees for Medal of Valor Passed
- SB 595 Amending embalmer licensing requirements Passed
- SB 445 Reducing certification periods and renewal fees for EMS personnel Signed
- SB 533 Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations Signed
- SB 269 Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia Signed
- SB 300 Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General Signed
- SB 534 Prohibiting false abuse or neglect referrals in child abuse cases In Committee
- SB 154 Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses Passed
- SB 205 Updating authority of Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability In Committee
- SB 424 Increasing retirement benefit multiplier of Deputy Sherriff Retirement System Act In Committee
- SB 319 Require pharmacies dispense prescriptions to senior citizens at the lowest national price available In Committee
- SB 330 Creating psychiatric residency program In Committee
- SB 797 Allowing for testimony of spouses in criminal case In Committee
- SB 794 Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder In Committee
- SB 810 Increasing penalty for voluntary manslaughter In Committee
- SB 310 Exempting acquisition and utilization of mobile facility which performs mammography or low- density computerized tomography In Committee
- SB 422 Providing reports to DMV on mental and physical disabilities for driver's license In Committee
- SB 421 Renaming Department of Health and Human Resources In Committee
- SB 713 Adding new service fee for registration renewal of certain vehicles Introduced
- SB 731 Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase In Committee
- SB 446 Increasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain members Introduced
Historical 100 bills
- SB 889 Requiring recreational facilities have AED accessible Died
- SB 766 Creating Caregiver Tax Credit Act Died
- SB 720 WV Comprehensive Student and Family Support Act Died
- SB 688 Establishing offense of assault or injury of service animal Died
- SB 646 Relating to WV employer-provided or sponsored child care tax credit program Died
- SB 645 Prohibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providers Signed
- SB 627 Relating to Build WV Act Died
- SB 546 Relating to clothing and necessity allowance Died
- SB 545 Creating special revenue account to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children Died
- SB 544 Relating to temporary increase in payment to kinship parent Died
- SB 543 Requiring Bureau for Social Services to file legislative rule Died
- SB 542 Imposing time limitation on disposition decision in child abuse and neglect proceedings Died
- SB 541 Relating to circuit court's responsibilities in juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings Died
- SB 540 Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation Died
- SB 539 Relating to abuse and neglect cases Died
- SB 538 Increasing compensation for panel attorneys Died
- SB 537 Creating Closed Captioning Act Died
- SB 534 Relating to Kratom Consumer Protection Act Died
- SB 530 Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit Died
- SB 529 Requiring Department of Human Services to establish pilot program to contract for supplemental caseworker aide services Died
- SB 527 Creating process of obtaining and adjudicating pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition Died
- SB 525 Establishing pilot program for use of mobile devices in child abuse and neglect investigations Died
- SB 524 Relating to monthly status meetings of county entities Died
- SB 523 Increase circumstances where Department of Human Services is required to seek termination of parental rights Died
- SB 521 Developing and implementing statewide prevention plan Died
Co-sponsored
611 billsCurrent session 222 bills
- SB 439 Authorizing certain 911 personnel to be members of Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances Signed
- SB 475 Relating to recovery residences Signed
- SB 171 Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations Signed
- SB 514 Creating Lung Cancer Prevention and Education Act In Committee
- SB 715 Stop the Bleed Act In Committee
- SB 690 Establishing WV Agritourism Commission Signed
- SB 681 Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs Signed
- SB 504 Relating to felony offense of sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with student Signed
- SB 679 Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom Signed
- SCR 34 Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections In Committee
- SB 632 Relating to Dangerousness Assessment Advisory Board multi-disciplinary study group Signed
- SR 28 Designating February 6, 2024, as Local Food and Farm Day Introduced
- SJR 10 Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment Passed
- SB 503 Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination Signed
- SB 280 Allowing teachers in public schools to discuss scientific theories Signed
- SB 717 Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age Passed
- SB 617 Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax In Committee
- SCR 25 US Army SGT Wyatt K. Hinton Memorial Bridge Passed
- SB 615 Limiting statutory and common law actions for certain electric generating facilities Passed
- SB 616 Modifying definition of "family or household members" as it relates to domestic violence laws Passed
- SR 56 Memorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr. Introduced
- SB 725 Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants Passed
- SB 604 WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act In Committee
- SB 607 Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits Signed
- SB 609 Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act In Committee
Historical 389 bills
- SB 899 Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals Signed
- SB 895 Removing time limits for filing or modifying claims for massive fibrosis Died
- SB 890 Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours Signed
- SB 886 Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit Signed
- SB 880 Recognizing Judea and Samaria Died
- SB 860 Relating to payment of funeral expenses for first responders Died
- SB 81 Permitting State Tax Division investigators carry concealed weapons Died
- SB 804 Removing physical education requirements for certain middle and high school athletes Died
- SB 797 Continuing of independent living and transitional support services for youth Died
- SB 774 Allowing certain county EMS officers to participate in EMS Retirement System Died
- SB 761 Relating to in-state production of value-added forest products Died
- SB 758 Providing extra state aid to school districts for students enrolled in certain schools Died
- SB 744 Relating to Critical Incident Review Team Vetoed
- SB 742 Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization Died
- SB 738 Clarifying eligibility for TRICARE program Died
- SB 726 Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund Signed
- SB 724 Relating to home confinement officers’ participation in EMS retirement system Signed
- SB 723 Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states Signed
- SB 719 Relating to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System Signed
- SB 718 Increasing pay for magistrates Died
- SB 717 Modifying disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters Signed
- SB 716 Reducing participation required to receive volunteer firefighter tax credit Died
- SB 715 Requiring state agencies give first consideration to veterans and disabled law-enforcement officers when hiring Died
- SB 712 Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads Signed
- SB 708 Creating WV River Access and Bridge Modernization Act 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |