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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 5257 | Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| Feb. 13, 2024 | WV | SB 171 | Prohibits County Commissions from Authorizing Limits that Exceed State Law Regarding Agriculture | Bill Passed - House (84 - 16) |
| Jan. 12, 2024 | WV | SB 143 | Establishes the West Virginia Guardian Program | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| March 11, 2023 | WV | HB 3354 | Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54) |
| March 11, 2023 | WV | SB 740 | Increases Lawmakers Compensation to Equal 75% of the Per Capita Income in West Virginia | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| March 11, 2023 | WV | HB 3354 | Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54) |
| 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 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) |
| 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. 14, 2023 | WV | HB 2006 | Restructures the Department of Health and Human Resources | Bill Passed - House (95 - 3) |
| Feb. 13, 2023 | WV | SB 508 | Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
| Feb. 1, 2023 | WV | SB 426 | Defines TikTok as High-Risk Technology Platform; Requires Restriction by State and Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | WV | SB 126 | Authorizes Reorganization of State Government | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4353 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 15) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4353 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | WV | SCR 44 | Rescinds Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment | Motion Rejected - House (18 - 75) |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | WV | SB 3034 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (72 - 19) |
| March 31, 2021 | WV | HB 3307 | Establishes Requirements for Social Media Companies for Election-Related Content | Bill Passed - House (72 - 28) |
| 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 7, 2020 | WV | HB 4176 | Establishes the West Virginia Intelligence/Fusion Center Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 11) |
| March 6, 2020 | WV | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Failed - House (44 - 56) |
| March 6, 2020 | WV | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Failed - House (44 - 56) |
| Feb. 25, 2020 | WV | SJR 9 | Amends the Constitution to Authorize the State Legislature to Establish Certain Tax Exemptions | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 16) |
| Feb. 25, 2020 | WV | SB 106 | Establishes Daylight Savings Time as the Official Time | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | WV | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | WV | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | WV | HB 3039 | Increases Court Discretion When Determining Child Custody | Bill Passed - House (87 - 11) |
| March 9, 2019 | WV | SB 622 | Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 42) |
| March 9, 2019 | WV | SB 622 | Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
| March 9, 2018 | WV | HB 4006 | Repeals Department of Education and Arts | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| March 2, 2018 | WV | SB 415 | Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval | Bill Passed - House (77 - 22) |
| Feb. 20, 2018 | WV | SB 415 | Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| Feb. 9, 2018 | WV | SJR 12 | Prohibits a Constitutional Right to Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| Feb. 5, 2018 | WV | HB 2662 | Prohibits the Waste of Game Animals | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | WV | HB 4006 | Repeals Department of Education and Arts | Bill Passed - House (60 - 36) |
| April 9, 2017 | WV | HB 2018 | Reduces State Spending | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 37) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | WV | HB 4013 | Requires Certain Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| Feb. 10, 2015 | WV | HB 2217 | Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 34) |
| Feb. 4, 2015 | WV | HB 2217 | Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor | Bill Passed - House (64 - 35) |
| Feb. 3, 2015 | WV | SB 249 | Repeals Straight-Ticket Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Feb. 24, 2014 | WV | HB 4490 | Amends Attorney General Conflict of Interest Laws | Bill Passed - House (52 - 44) |
| April 12, 2013 | WV | SB 371 | Amends the State Prison System | Bill Passed - House (81 - 17) |
| April 3, 2013 | WV | HB 2805 | Establishes a Public Campaign Financing Program for Supreme Court of Appeals Candidates | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| April 3, 2013 | WV | HB 2805 | Establishes a Public Campaign Financing Program for Supreme Court of Appeals Candidates | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | WV | HB 2434 | Increases Compensation for Court Magistrates | Bill Passed - House (53 - 45) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | WV | HB 2434 | Increases Compensation for Court Magistrates | Bill Passed - House (53 - 45) |
| Aug. 21, 2011 | WV | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| Aug. 21, 2011 | WV | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| Aug. 20, 2011 | WV | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| Aug. 20, 2011 | WV | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (90 - 5) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (90 - 5) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
| Aug. 5, 2011 | WV | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
| Aug. 3, 2011 | WV | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| Aug. 3, 2011 | WV | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| March 2, 2011 | WV | HB 2732 | Increased Fees for Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (65 - 35) |
| July 19, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Agreed - House (85 - 5) |
| July 19, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Agreed - House (85 - 5) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 34) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 34) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Passed - House (46 - 37) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Passed - House (46 - 37) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Failed - House (42 - 45) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Failed - House (42 - 45) |
| March 13, 2010 | WV | HB 4521 | Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 4) |
| March 13, 2010 | WV | HB 4521 | Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| March 3, 2010 | WV | HB 4130 | Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
| March 3, 2010 | WV | HB 4130 | Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
| March 1, 2010 | WV | HB 4646 | Campaign Finance Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (61 - 34) |
| March 1, 2010 | WV | HB 4647 | Campaign Finance Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (69 - 26) |
| Feb. 24, 2010 | WV | HB 4292 | Changes in Required Magistrate Qualifications | Bill Passed - House (61 - 37) |
| Nov. 20, 2009 | WV | SB 4004 | Gasoline Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - House (64 - 23) |
| Nov. 18, 2009 | WV | SB 4004 | Gasoline Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
| June 2, 2009 | WV | HB 102 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) |
| May 31, 2009 | WV | HB 2010 | 2009-2010 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 12) |
| April 11, 2009 | WV | SB 246 | Temporary Unemployment Compensation Tax Increase for Employers | Bill Passed - House (71 - 29) |
| April 11, 2009 | WV | SB 373 | PROMISE Scholarship Amendments | Bill Passed - House (86 - 14) |
| June 28, 2008 | WV | HB 219 | Nonbroadcast Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| June 26, 2008 | WV | HB 219 | Nonbroadcast Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - House (67 - 21) |
| March 16, 2008 | WV | SB 150 | 2008-2009 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 5) |
| Feb. 27, 2008 | WV | SB 248 | Non-Participation in the Real ID Act | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | WV | HB 4076 | Legislative Pay Raise | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | WV | HB 4076 | Legislative Pay Raise | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| Feb. 16, 2007 | WV | Com Sub HB 2718 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (53 - 40) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/08 | HB 5257 | Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| 2/13 | SB 171 | Prohibits County Commissions from Authorizing Limits that Exceed State Law Regarding Agriculture | Bill Passed - House (84 - 16) |
| 1/12 | SB 143 | Establishes the West Virginia Guardian Program | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| 3/11 | HB 3354 | Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54) |
| 3/11 | SB 740 | Increases Lawmakers Compensation to Equal 75% of the Per Capita Income in West Virginia | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| 3/11 | HB 3354 | Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54) |
| 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 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) |
| 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) |
| 2/14 | HB 2006 | Restructures the Department of Health and Human Resources | Bill Passed - House (95 - 3) |
| 2/13 | SB 508 | Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
| 2/01 | SB 426 | Defines TikTok as High-Risk Technology Platform; Requires Restriction by State and Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| 1/11 | SB 126 | Authorizes Reorganization of State Government | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| 3/12 | HB 4353 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 15) |
| 3/12 | HB 4353 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| 2/14 | SCR 44 | Rescinds Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment | Motion Rejected - House (18 - 75) |
| 10/20 | SB 3034 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (72 - 19) |
| 3/31 | HB 3307 | Establishes Requirements for Social Media Companies for Election-Related Content | Bill Passed - House (72 - 28) |
| 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) |
| 3/07 | HB 4176 | Establishes the West Virginia Intelligence/Fusion Center Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 11) |
| 3/06 | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Failed - House (44 - 56) |
| 3/06 | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Failed - House (44 - 56) |
| 2/25 | SJR 9 | Amends the Constitution to Authorize the State Legislature to Establish Certain Tax Exemptions | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 16) |
| 2/25 | SB 106 | Establishes Daylight Savings Time as the Official Time | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| 2/10 | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| 2/10 | SB 275 | Establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| 1/15 | HB 3039 | Increases Court Discretion When Determining Child Custody | Bill Passed - House (87 - 11) |
| 3/09 | SB 622 | Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 42) |
| 3/09 | SB 622 | Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
| 3/09 | HB 4006 | Repeals Department of Education and Arts | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 3/02 | SB 415 | Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval | Bill Passed - House (77 - 22) |
| 2/20 | SB 415 | Authorizes Casino Sports Betting Upon Federal Approval | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| 2/09 | SJR 12 | Prohibits a Constitutional Right to Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| 2/05 | HB 2662 | Prohibits the Waste of Game Animals | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| 1/31 | HB 4006 | Repeals Department of Education and Arts | Bill Passed - House (60 - 36) |
| 4/09 | HB 2018 | Reduces State Spending | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 37) |
| 2/19 | HB 4013 | Requires Certain Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| 2/10 | HB 2217 | Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 34) |
| 2/04 | HB 2217 | Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor | Bill Passed - House (64 - 35) |
| 2/03 | SB 249 | Repeals Straight-Ticket Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| 2/24 | HB 4490 | Amends Attorney General Conflict of Interest Laws | Bill Passed - House (52 - 44) |
| 4/12 | SB 371 | Amends the State Prison System | Bill Passed - House (81 - 17) |
| 4/03 | HB 2805 | Establishes a Public Campaign Financing Program for Supreme Court of Appeals Candidates | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| 4/03 | HB 2805 | Establishes a Public Campaign Financing Program for Supreme Court of Appeals Candidates | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| 2/20 | HB 2434 | Increases Compensation for Court Magistrates | Bill Passed - House (53 - 45) |
| 2/20 | HB 2434 | Increases Compensation for Court Magistrates | Bill Passed - House (53 - 45) |
| 8/21 | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| 8/21 | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| 8/20 | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| 8/20 | HB 201 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| 8/05 | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| 8/05 | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| 8/05 | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (90 - 5) |
| 8/05 | SB 1008 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (90 - 5) |
| 8/05 | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
| 8/05 | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
| 8/03 | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| 8/03 | SB 1006 | Redistricing State Senate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| 3/02 | HB 2732 | Increased Fees for Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (65 - 35) |
| 7/19 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Agreed - House (85 - 5) |
| 7/19 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Agreed - House (85 - 5) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 34) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 34) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Passed - House (46 - 37) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Passed - House (46 - 37) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Failed - House (42 - 45) |
| 7/17 | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Bill Failed - House (42 - 45) |
| 3/13 | HB 4521 | Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 4) |
| 3/13 | HB 4521 | Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| 3/03 | HB 4130 | Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
| 3/03 | HB 4130 | Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
| 3/01 | HB 4646 | Campaign Finance Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (61 - 34) |
| 3/01 | HB 4647 | Campaign Finance Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (69 - 26) |
| 2/24 | HB 4292 | Changes in Required Magistrate Qualifications | Bill Passed - House (61 - 37) |
| 11/20 | SB 4004 | Gasoline Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - House (64 - 23) |
| 11/18 | SB 4004 | Gasoline Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
| 6/02 | HB 102 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) |
| 5/31 | HB 2010 | 2009-2010 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 12) |
| 4/11 | SB 246 | Temporary Unemployment Compensation Tax Increase for Employers | Bill Passed - House (71 - 29) |
| 4/11 | SB 373 | PROMISE Scholarship Amendments | Bill Passed - House (86 - 14) |
| 6/28 | HB 219 | Nonbroadcast Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| 6/26 | HB 219 | Nonbroadcast Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - House (67 - 21) |
| 3/16 | SB 150 | 2008-2009 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 5) |
| 2/27 | SB 248 | Non-Participation in the Real ID Act | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
| 2/26 | HB 4076 | Legislative Pay Raise | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| 2/26 | HB 4076 | Legislative Pay Raise | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| 2/16 | Com Sub HB 2718 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (53 - 40) |