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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 12, 2025 WV HB 2014 Establishes the Certified Industrial Business Expansion Microgrid Development Program and the High-Impact Data Center Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
April 12, 2025 WV SB 154 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Instruction in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
April 10, 2025 WV HB 2402 Requires a Parent/Guardian, Foster Parent or Kinship Placement Have Access to Their Child's Medical Records Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
April 10, 2025 WV HB 2402 Requires a Parent/Guardian, Foster Parent or Kinship Placement Have Access to Their Child's Medical Records Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
April 10, 2025 WV HB 2755 Authorizes West Virginia Board of Education to Submit Rules to the Legislature for Review Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
April 9, 2025 WV HB 2003 Limits the Use of Cell Phones in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
April 1, 2025 WV SB 85 Prohibits Prescribing Abortion Medication Unless the Abortion is Legal Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
March 18, 2025 WV SB 548 Establishes the Safety and Violence Education for Students Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
March 14, 2025 WV HB 2354 Prohibits Certain Synthetic Products Found in Food Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
March 10, 2025 WV SB 199 Establishes a Behavioral Plan for Students that Exhibit Violent, Threatening, or Intimidating Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 5, 2025 WV HB 2354 Prohibits Certain Synthetic Products Found in Food Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
Feb. 21, 2025 WV SB 460 Authorizes Religious and Philosophical Exemptions for School Vaccinations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Feb. 21, 2025 WV SB 460 Authorizes Religious and Philosophical Exemptions for School Vaccinations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
Oct. 6, 2024 WV SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
May 19, 2024 WV SB 1004 Appropriates $10 Million for the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2024 WV SB 813 Authorizes Student-Athletes to Participate in Competitive Events and Activities while Playing for Their School Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
Feb. 26, 2024 WV SB 468 Amends Required Education Course to Include Human Growth and Development Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Feb. 24, 2024 WV SB 306 Establishes the Equipment Right to Repair Act Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Feb. 21, 2024 WV SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Jan. 23, 2024 WV SB 280 Authorizes Intelligent Design to be Taught in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
Jan. 23, 2024 WV SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 9, 2023 WV HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
Feb. 23, 2023 WV SB 577 Reduces Insulin Copays; Authorizes Non-Prescription Purchase of Ketone Blood Testing Kits Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Jan. 11, 2023 WV SB 130 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" in Public School Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4252 Reduces the Co-Pay on Insulin and Medical Devices for Individuals with Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 2, 2022 WV SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 23, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2022 WV SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2022 WV SB 25 Establishes the Medical Professional Liability Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
Oct. 19, 2021 WV HB 335 Limits Employer Discretion in Requiring Workers have the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Feb. 19, 2021 WV SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2020 WV SB 837 Establishes Certain Tax Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Feb. 11, 2020 WV SB 131 Establishes the Tim Tebow Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 8, 2019 WV HB 3142 Reduces Severance Tax on Steam Coal Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 9, 2018 WV HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
March 3, 2018 WV HB 4268 Authorizes Natural Gas Drilling in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
Feb. 20, 2018 WV SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 2, 2018 WV SB 267 Increases State Public Worker Salaries Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 14, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
March 14, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
Feb. 18, 2014 WV SB 6 Prohibits Sale of Medicines Containing Pseudoephedrine without Prescription Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
April 10, 2013 WV HB 2108 Classifies The Failure To Wear A Seatbelt As A Primary Offense Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
March 18, 2013 WV SB 464 Prohibits The Use Of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
March 12, 2010 WV HB 4652 School Calendar Committees Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
Nov. 18, 2009 WV SB 4004 Gasoline Tax Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
March 31, 2009 WV SB 419 Calorie Information Posting Requirement for Restaurants Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
March 13, 2009 WV SB 238 Ban on Sexual Orientation Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
Feb. 27, 2008 WV SB 248 Non-Participation in the Real ID Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
Feb. 28, 2007 WV Com Sub SB 544 Parental Notification of Juvenile Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
Feb. 21, 2007 WV Com Sub for Com Sub SB 219 Ban on Smoking in a Vehicle with a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Feb. 21, 2007 WV Com Sub for Com Sub SB 219 Ban on Smoking in a Vehicle with a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/12 HB 2014 Establishes the Certified Industrial Business Expansion Microgrid Development Program and the High-Impact Data Center Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
4/12 SB 154 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Instruction in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
4/10 HB 2402 Requires a Parent/Guardian, Foster Parent or Kinship Placement Have Access to Their Child's Medical Records Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
4/10 HB 2402 Requires a Parent/Guardian, Foster Parent or Kinship Placement Have Access to Their Child's Medical Records Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
4/10 HB 2755 Authorizes West Virginia Board of Education to Submit Rules to the Legislature for Review Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
4/09 HB 2003 Limits the Use of Cell Phones in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
4/01 SB 85 Prohibits Prescribing Abortion Medication Unless the Abortion is Legal Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
3/18 SB 548 Establishes the Safety and Violence Education for Students Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
3/14 HB 2354 Prohibits Certain Synthetic Products Found in Food Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
3/10 SB 199 Establishes a Behavioral Plan for Students that Exhibit Violent, Threatening, or Intimidating Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/05 HB 2354 Prohibits Certain Synthetic Products Found in Food Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
2/21 SB 460 Authorizes Religious and Philosophical Exemptions for School Vaccinations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
2/21 SB 460 Authorizes Religious and Philosophical Exemptions for School Vaccinations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
10/08 HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
10/06 SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
5/19 SB 1004 Appropriates $10 Million for the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
3/09 SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
3/09 SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/08 SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
3/07 SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
2/27 SB 813 Authorizes Student-Athletes to Participate in Competitive Events and Activities while Playing for Their School Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
2/26 SB 468 Amends Required Education Course to Include Human Growth and Development Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
2/24 SB 306 Establishes the Equipment Right to Repair Act Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
2/23 SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
2/23 SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
2/21 SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
1/23 SB 280 Authorizes Intelligent Design to be Taught in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
1/23 SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/09 HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
2/23 SB 577 Reduces Insulin Copays; Authorizes Non-Prescription Purchase of Ketone Blood Testing Kits Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
1/11 SB 130 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" in Public School Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
3/12 SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/12 HB 4252 Reduces the Co-Pay on Insulin and Medical Devices for Individuals with Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/02 SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/23 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
2/14 SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 SB 25 Establishes the Medical Professional Liability Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
10/19 HB 335 Limits Employer Discretion in Requiring Workers have the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
2/19 SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/24 SB 837 Establishes Certain Tax Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
2/11 SB 131 Establishes the Tim Tebow Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/08 HB 3142 Reduces Severance Tax on Steam Coal Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/09 HB 4006 Repeals Department of Education and Arts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
3/03 HB 4268 Authorizes Natural Gas Drilling in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
2/20 SB 415 Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/02 SB 267 Increases State Public Worker Salaries Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/14 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
3/14 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
2/18 SB 6 Prohibits Sale of Medicines Containing Pseudoephedrine without Prescription Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
4/10 HB 2108 Classifies The Failure To Wear A Seatbelt As A Primary Offense Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
3/18 SB 464 Prohibits The Use Of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
3/12 HB 4652 School Calendar Committees Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
11/18 SB 4004 Gasoline Tax Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
3/31 SB 419 Calorie Information Posting Requirement for Restaurants Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
3/13 SB 238 Ban on Sexual Orientation Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
2/27 SB 248 Non-Participation in the Real ID Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
2/28 Com Sub SB 544 Parental Notification of Juvenile Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
2/21 Com Sub for Com Sub SB 219 Ban on Smoking in a Vehicle with a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
2/21 Com Sub for Com Sub SB 219 Ban on Smoking in a Vehicle with a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
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