Darren Thorne
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7
Bills sponsored
this session · 38 all-time
59
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 287 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 11 all-time
1402
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1402 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)
38 billsCurrent session 7 bills
- HCR 46 Jacob “Jack” Taylor Rudolph, Sr. Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4421 Prohibit drag shows from being performed in front of minors and to prohibit people from dressing in drag when reading aloud during story time in schools. In Committee
- HB 4349 Establishing the Anti-Stereotyping Act In Committee
- HJR 2 Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment In Committee
- HB 5353 Prohibiting foreign adversaries from the purchase or ownership of agricultural land in this state In Committee
- HCR 41 Thurman W. Whisner Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5349 West Virginia Truth in Food Labeling Act Signed
Historical 31 bills
- SB 899 Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals Signed
- SB 898 Relating to valuation of farm property Died
- SB 84 Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property Signed
- SB 759 Relating to agency changes to auctioneers Died
- SB 74 Establishing criminal offense of obstructing highway or other passageway Died
- SB 669 Relating to general powers of PSC Died
- SB 603 Relating to Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission Signed
- SB 592 WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act Signed
- SB 572 Allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials Died
- SB 486 Relating to WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Died
- SB 47 Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors Died
- SB 45 Allowing reduced property valuation for certain farmland Died
- SB 387 Clarifying term "farm" for tax purposes Died
- SB 165 Clarifying Right to Farm Act relating to regulation of honey bees Died
- SB 1072 Creating WV Land Use Association Division Died
- SB 1043 Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 Signed
- SB 1033 Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land Signed
- SB 985 Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products Signed
- SB 618 Allowing reduced property valuation for certain farmland Died
- SB 560 Allowing counties and municipalities to limit utility scale renewable energy facilities Died
- SB 496 Removing reflexology and other energy-based work from definition of "massage therapy" Signed
- SB 507 Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors Died
- SR 41 Designating March 27, 2025, as Local Food and Farm Day Died
- SB 890 Relating to auctioneers Died
- SB 838 Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property Died
Co-sponsored
287 billsCurrent session 59 bills
- HB 5162 Establish a program to promote creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs Signed
- HB 5520 Relating to juvenile competency Signed
- HB 5262 Relating generally to teacher’s bill of rights Signed
- HB 5164 Relating to the land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated Self-contained Expandable Box Built Permanent Homes In Committee
- HB 4918 To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 4808 To allow retired school employees to work after 140 days in certain circumstances. In Committee
- HB 4788 Relating to when Mail In Ballots are Due 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
- 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
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HCR 90 Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning a program to provide funding support for major events in the state In Committee
- HB 4754 Exempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax Passed
- HB 5411 Removing requirement to present a paid tax receipt to renew a license plate 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 4905 Relating to the Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone Tax and Tax Credit Act 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 5280 West Virginia Short Line Railroad Modernization Act Passed
- 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 5289 To allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools. Passed
- HB 5261 Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation Signed
- HCR 52 Declaring December 14 as Frosty the Snowman Day In Committee
- HB 5322 Local Meat Processing Economic Development Act In Committee
- HB 5304 Creating the Small Business Payroll Tax Credit In Committee
- HB 5212 Require new vehicle charging stations to be universal In Committee
Historical 228 bills
- SB 886 Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit Signed
- SB 88 Relating to community air monitoring programs Died
- SB 866 Eliminating capital gains tax on gold, silver, and cryptocurrency Died
- SB 82 Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar sources Died
- SB 81 Permitting State Tax Division investigators carry concealed weapons Died
- SB 806 Clarifying definition of “farm” or “farmland” for real property tax assessment purposes Died
- SB 80 Requiring user photo on EBT cards Died
- SB 761 Relating to in-state production of value-added forest products Died
- SB 741 Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process Signed
- SB 73 Clarifying non-agricultural status of solar farms Died
- SB 718 Increasing pay for magistrates Died
- SB 716 Reducing participation required to receive volunteer firefighter tax credit Died
- SB 712 Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads Signed
- SB 674 Relating to dog racing requirements Died
- SB 659 Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units Signed
- SB 648 Strategic and Critical Resources Act Signed
- SB 647 Allowing physician assistants to own practice Died
- SB 615 Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICE Died
- SB 612 Establishing November 7 as Victims of Communism Day Died
- SB 61 Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election Died
- SB 59 Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements Signed
- SB 587 Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials Died
- SB 568 Creating Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act Died
- SB 564 Modifying requirements for volunteer firefighters to qualify for volunteer firefighter tax credit Died
- SB 562 Establishing Food Is Medicine Program under Medicaid Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |