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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 6, 2024 WV SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
March 1, 2024 WV HB 4782 Requires Municipalities Regulate Zoning Ordinances Equally for All Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 10)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV HB 5690 Establishes a State Task Force to Study Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
Feb. 21, 2024 WV HB 4299 Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
Feb. 20, 2024 WV HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
Feb. 16, 2024 WV HB 4654 Authorizes Schools, Libraries, and Museums to be Criminally Liable for Distribution of Obscene Materials to Minors Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
Feb. 13, 2024 WV SB 171 Prohibits County Commissions from Authorizing Limits that Exceed State Law Regarding Agriculture Bill Passed - House (84 - 16)
Feb. 13, 2024 WV HB 5002 Requires Baby Changing Stations in West Virginia Rest Areas and Welcome Centers Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
Feb. 9, 2024 WV HB 4233 Prohibits Non-Binary from Being Used as Sex Designations on State Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
Feb. 8, 2024 WV HB 4851 Authorizes Armed School Security Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
Jan. 31, 2024 WV HB 4776 Increases Student Discipline Policies for State Educators Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 11, 2023 WV HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 8)
March 11, 2023 WV HB 3354 Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54)
March 10, 2023 WV HB 3189 Requires PFA's (Forever Chemicals) Environmental Protections in Drinking Water Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 8)
March 10, 2023 WV HB 2024 Appropriates Funds for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 6)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 740 Increases Lawmakers Compensation to Equal 75% of the Per Capita Income in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 220 Establishes the Industrial Hemp Development Act Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - House (49 - 41)
March 2, 2023 WV HB 3307 Establishing the West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 10)
March 2, 2023 WV HB 3524 Authorizes a Supplementary Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture's West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
March 1, 2023 WV HB 3018 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
Feb. 27, 2023 WV HB 3042 Establishes the Equal Protection for Religion Act Bill Passed - House (86 - 12)
Feb. 16, 2023 WV HB 3012 Exempts Severance Tax for 9 Years on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
Feb. 14, 2023 WV HB 2006 Restructures the Department of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (95 - 3)
Feb. 3, 2023 WV HB 2007 Prohibits Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Under 18 Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
Jan. 31, 2023 WV HB 2890 Increases State Student Discipline Policies Bill Passed - House (79 - 16)
July 28, 2022 WV HB 301 Reduces Personal Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
July 27, 2022 WV HB 302 Prohibits Abortions Except in Special Circumstances Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4353 Amends Election Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 15)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 468 Prohibits Abortion on the Basis of Disability Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 656 Establishes a Tax Credit for Corporations with Child-Care Facilities for Employees Bill Passed - House (92 - 2)
March 11, 2022 WV SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 11, 2022 WV SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
March 11, 2022 WV SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
March 10, 2022 WV SB 245 Specifies Methods and Frequency of Wage Payments Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
March 10, 2022 WV SB 25 Establishes the Medical Professional Liability Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
March 9, 2022 WV SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
March 5, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
March 1, 2022 WV HB 4071 Prohibits School Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
Feb. 24, 2022 WV HB 4491 Establishes Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Program (90 - 9)
Feb. 15, 2022 WV HB 4005 Prohibits Sale of Fetal Parts Derived from Abortion Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
Feb. 15, 2022 WV HB 4004 Prohibits Abortions After 15 Weeks' Gestation Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
Feb. 14, 2022 WV SCR 44 Rescinds Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Motion Rejected - House (18 - 75)
Jan. 26, 2022 WV HB 4252 Reduces the Co-Pay on Insulin and Medical Devices for Individuals with Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Bill Passed - House (94 - 3)
Oct. 20, 2021 WV SB 3034 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
Oct. 15, 2021 WV HB 335 Limits Employer Discretion in Requiring Workers have the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
Oct. 14, 2021 WV SB 3031 Exempting Sales of Certain Aircraft from Consumers Sales and Service Tax Bill Passed - House (71 - 23)
April 9, 2021 WV HB 3293 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 20)
March 31, 2021 WV HB 3307 Establishes Requirements for Social Media Companies for Election-Related Content Bill Passed - House (72 - 28)
March 23, 2021 WV SB 305 Exempts Aircraft Maintenance Costs from Consumer Sales and Service Taxation Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
March 10, 2021 WV SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
March 4, 2021 WV SB 11 Prohibits Work Stoppages or Strikes by Public Employees Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
March 3, 2021 WV HB 2012 Increases the Number of Public Charter Schools in the State from 3 to 10 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 31)
Feb. 16, 2021 WV HB 2264 Exempts Certain Hospital Emergency Services from Certificates of Need Bill Passed - House (61 - 37)
March 7, 2020 WV HB 4958 Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License for Unpaid Fines Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 10)
March 7, 2020 WV HB 4615 Increases Penalties for Critical Infrastructure Protesting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 33)
March 7, 2020 WV HB 2419 Authorizes Release of Certain Individuals Without Bail Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 21)
March 7, 2020 WV HB 4176 Establishes the West Virginia Intelligence/Fusion Center Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 11)
March 6, 2020 WV SB 797 Authorizes Hospitals to Employ Police Officers Bill Passed - House (76 - 23)
March 6, 2020 WV SB 275 Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals Bill Failed - House (44 - 56)
March 4, 2020 WV SB 739 Authorizes the Public Service Commission to Protect Consumers of Water and Wastewater Utilities Bill Passed - House (76 - 14)
March 3, 2020 WV HB 4544 Prohibits Drug Possession within 200 Feet of a Public Library Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 22)
Feb. 19, 2020 WV HB 4543 Establishes an Insulin Price Cap Bill Passed - House (94 - 4)
Feb. 11, 2020 WV HB 4069 Prohibits Religious Discrimination in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (76 - 22)
Feb. 7, 2020 WV HB 4585 Establishes Criminal Immunity for "Good Faith" Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Bill Passed - House (69 - 29)
Jan. 15, 2020 WV HB 4007 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
Jan. 15, 2020 WV HB 3039 Increases Court Discretion When Determining Child Custody Bill Passed - House (87 - 11)
June 19, 2019 WV HB 206 Authorizes the Creation of Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
March 9, 2019 WV SB 622 Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 42)
March 8, 2019 WV HB 2010 Amends State Foster Care System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 31)
March 6, 2019 WV SB 1 Increases Access to Career Education and Workforce Training Bill Passed - House (85 - 13)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/06 SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
3/06 SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
3/01 HB 4782 Requires Municipalities Regulate Zoning Ordinances Equally for All Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 10)
2/23 HB 5690 Establishes a State Task Force to Study Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
2/21 HB 4299 Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
2/20 HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
2/16 HB 4654 Authorizes Schools, Libraries, and Museums to be Criminally Liable for Distribution of Obscene Materials to Minors Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
2/13 SB 171 Prohibits County Commissions from Authorizing Limits that Exceed State Law Regarding Agriculture Bill Passed - House (84 - 16)
2/13 HB 5002 Requires Baby Changing Stations in West Virginia Rest Areas and Welcome Centers Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
2/09 HB 4233 Prohibits Non-Binary from Being Used as Sex Designations on State Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
2/08 HB 4851 Authorizes Armed School Security Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
1/31 HB 4776 Increases Student Discipline Policies for State Educators Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/11 HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 8)
3/11 HB 3354 Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54)
3/10 HB 3189 Requires PFA's (Forever Chemicals) Environmental Protections in Drinking Water Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 8)
3/10 HB 2024 Appropriates Funds for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 6)
3/10 SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
3/10 SB 740 Increases Lawmakers Compensation to Equal 75% of the Per Capita Income in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
3/10 SB 220 Establishes the Industrial Hemp Development Act Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/10 SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - House (49 - 41)
3/02 HB 3307 Establishing the West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 10)
3/02 HB 3524 Authorizes a Supplementary Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture's West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
3/01 HB 3018 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
2/27 HB 3042 Establishes the Equal Protection for Religion Act Bill Passed - House (86 - 12)
2/16 HB 3012 Exempts Severance Tax for 9 Years on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
2/14 HB 2006 Restructures the Department of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (95 - 3)
2/03 HB 2007 Prohibits Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Under 18 Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
1/31 HB 2890 Increases State Student Discipline Policies Bill Passed - House (79 - 16)
7/28 HB 301 Reduces Personal Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
7/27 HB 302 Prohibits Abortions Except in Special Circumstances Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
3/12 SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
3/12 HB 4353 Amends Election Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 15)
3/12 SB 468 Prohibits Abortion on the Basis of Disability Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
3/12 SB 656 Establishes a Tax Credit for Corporations with Child-Care Facilities for Employees Bill Passed - House (92 - 2)
3/11 SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/11 SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
3/11 SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
3/10 SB 245 Specifies Methods and Frequency of Wage Payments Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
3/10 SB 25 Establishes the Medical Professional Liability Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
3/09 SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
3/05 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
3/01 HB 4071 Prohibits School Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
2/24 HB 4491 Establishes Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Program (90 - 9)
2/15 HB 4005 Prohibits Sale of Fetal Parts Derived from Abortion Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
2/15 HB 4004 Prohibits Abortions After 15 Weeks' Gestation Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
2/14 SCR 44 Rescinds Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Motion Rejected - House (18 - 75)
1/26 HB 4252 Reduces the Co-Pay on Insulin and Medical Devices for Individuals with Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Bill Passed - House (94 - 3)
10/20 SB 3034 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
10/15 HB 335 Limits Employer Discretion in Requiring Workers have the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
10/14 SB 3031 Exempting Sales of Certain Aircraft from Consumers Sales and Service Tax Bill Passed - House (71 - 23)
4/09 HB 3293 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 20)
3/31 HB 3307 Establishes Requirements for Social Media Companies for Election-Related Content Bill Passed - House (72 - 28)
3/23 SB 305 Exempts Aircraft Maintenance Costs from Consumer Sales and Service Taxation Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
3/10 SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
3/04 SB 11 Prohibits Work Stoppages or Strikes by Public Employees Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
3/03 HB 2012 Increases the Number of Public Charter Schools in the State from 3 to 10 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 31)
2/16 HB 2264 Exempts Certain Hospital Emergency Services from Certificates of Need Bill Passed - House (61 - 37)
3/07 HB 4958 Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License for Unpaid Fines Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 10)
3/07 HB 4615 Increases Penalties for Critical Infrastructure Protesting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 33)
3/07 HB 2419 Authorizes Release of Certain Individuals Without Bail Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 21)
3/07 HB 4176 Establishes the West Virginia Intelligence/Fusion Center Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 11)
3/06 SB 797 Authorizes Hospitals to Employ Police Officers Bill Passed - House (76 - 23)
3/06 SB 275 Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals Bill Failed - House (44 - 56)
3/04 SB 739 Authorizes the Public Service Commission to Protect Consumers of Water and Wastewater Utilities Bill Passed - House (76 - 14)
3/03 HB 4544 Prohibits Drug Possession within 200 Feet of a Public Library Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 22)
2/19 HB 4543 Establishes an Insulin Price Cap Bill Passed - House (94 - 4)
2/11 HB 4069 Prohibits Religious Discrimination in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (76 - 22)
2/07 HB 4585 Establishes Criminal Immunity for "Good Faith" Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Bill Passed - House (69 - 29)
1/15 HB 4007 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
1/15 HB 3039 Increases Court Discretion When Determining Child Custody Bill Passed - House (87 - 11)
6/19 HB 206 Authorizes the Creation of Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
3/09 SB 622 Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 42)
3/08 HB 2010 Amends State Foster Care System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 31)
3/06 SB 1 Increases Access to Career Education and Workforce Training Bill Passed - House (85 - 13)
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