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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
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- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2008 | WV | SB 150 | 2008-2009 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 5) |
| June 2, 2009 | WV | HB 103 | Alternative and Renewable Energy | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 25) |
| March 11, 2006 | WV | Com Sub HB 4023 | Raising the Minimum Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 10) |
| March 5, 2008 | WV | SB 373 | Reclassification of Streams | Bill Passed - House (67 - 32) |
| April 11, 2009 | WV | SB 373 | PROMISE Scholarship Amendments | Bill Passed - House (86 - 14) |
| April 11, 2009 | WV | SB 246 | Temporary Unemployment Compensation Tax Increase for Employers | Bill Passed - House (71 - 29) |
| June 26, 2008 | WV | HB 219 | Nonbroadcast Political Advertisements | Bill Passed - House (67 - 21) |
| June 2, 2009 | WV | HB 105 | Liquor License Bidding | Bill Passed - House (71 - 27) |
| Feb. 25, 2008 | WV | HB 4023 | Linking Driving Privileges with Student Performance | Bill Passed - House (80 - 15) |
| March 27, 2009 | WV | HB 2621 | Prohibiting the Use of Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (80 - 18) |
| Jan. 25, 2006 | WV | HB 4021 SUB | Health Care Changes | Bill Passed - House (80 - 14) |
| Feb. 27, 2006 | WV | HB 4021 SUB | Health Care Changes | Bill Passed - House (86 - 11) |
| March 2, 2011 | WV | HB 2946 | Prescriptions for Methamphetamine Chemical Precursors | Bill Passed - House (77 - 23) |
| Feb. 13, 2006 | WV | SB 539 | Mine Director Qualifications | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | WV | HB 4076 | Legislative Pay Raise | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| Feb. 25, 2008 | WV | HB 4132 | Prohibiting Mandatory Employee Participation in Political Events | Bill Passed - House (64 - 33) |
| March 11, 2009 | WV | HB 2719 | Increase in Maximum Alcohol Level for Beer | Bill Passed - House (79 - 17) |
| June 19, 2019 | WV | HB 206 | Authorizes the Creation of Charter Schools | Bill Passed - House (51 - 47) |
| Feb. 16, 2007 | WV | Com Sub HB 2718 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (53 - 40) |
| June 2, 2009 | WV | HB 102 | Racetrack Table Games | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) |
| April 7, 2017 | WV | SB 330 | Repeals Provisions from the Workplace Freedom Act | Veto Override Passed - House (51 - 49) |
| July 19, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Agreed - House (85 - 5) |
| March 4, 2016 | WV | HB 4145 | Authorizes Concealed Carry without Permit | Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 33) |
| Feb. 12, 2016 | WV | SB 1 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Union Membership | Veto Override Passed - House (54 - 43) |
| March 10, 2016 | WV | SB 10 | Prohibits Certain Abortion Procedures | Veto Override Passed - House (85 - 15) |
| June 16, 2017 | WV | SB 1013 | Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Year 2018 | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 31) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 679 | Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 568 | Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 1) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 624 | Rescinds Voter Registration Records for individuals Who Move out of the State or Receive a Driver's License in Another | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 631 | Prohibits Municipalities from Disconnecting Water Service for Nonpayment of Stormwater Fees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 3) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | SB 463 | Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 146 | Establishes a State Task Force on Adult Education | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4) |
| Feb. 20, 2018 | WV | SB 267 | Increases State Public Worker Salaries | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 37) |
| April 6, 2017 | WV | SB 386 | Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 24) |
| March 9, 2019 | WV | SB 622 | Increases Election and Campaign Contribution Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 42) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 4399 | Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges | Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4) |
| Feb. 23, 2015 | WV | HB 2002 | Amends Liability Standards | Conference Report Adopted - House (71 - 21) |
| April 9, 2017 | WV | HB 2018 | Reduces State Spending | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 37) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4848 | Amends Alcohol Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37) |
| April 9, 2021 | WV | HB 3293 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 20) |
| 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) |
| March 3, 2020 | WV | HB 4544 | Prohibits Drug Possession within 200 Feet of a Public Library | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 22) |
| March 7, 2020 | WV | HB 2419 | Authorizes Release of Certain Individuals Without Bail Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 21) |
| 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 | HB 3189 | Requires PFA's (Forever Chemicals) Environmental Protections in Drinking Water | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 8) |
| March 11, 2023 | WV | HB 2218 | Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 8) |
| 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 14, 2015 | WV | HB 2688 | Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (49 - 49) |
| March 11, 2023 | WV | HB 3354 | Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 4793 | Authorizes Individuals 21 and Older to Manufacture Moonshine for Personal or Family Use | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| March 2, 2023 | WV | HB 3307 | Establishing the West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 10) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 5514 | Increases Annual Training Requirements for County Boards of Education | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 9) |
| March 8, 2019 | WV | HB 2010 | Amends State Foster Care System | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 31) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 4700 | Prohibits Individuals Who Exhibit Harassing or Harmful Behaviors from Certain Sports Wager Activities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 5) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 5105 | Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 5520 | Reduces the Age of Competency for Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings from 14 to 13 Years | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 2) |
| April 7, 2017 | WV | HB 2646 | Terminates West Virginia Women's Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 39) |
| April 8, 2017 | WV | HB 2002 | Amends Notification Requirements for Abortions Performed on Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 4350 | Repeals State Policy Allowing Individuals to File Candidacy for a Vacant Public Office After the Filing Deadline | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 12) |
| March 1, 2024 | WV | HB 4782 | Requires Municipalities Regulate Zoning Ordinances Equally for All Businesses | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 10) |
| March 14, 2015 | WV | HB 2011 | Amends Requirements for Workplace Injury Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 33) |
| March 14, 2015 | WV | HB 2005 | Expands Certain Teacher Certification Programs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 37) |
| Feb. 10, 2015 | WV | HB 2217 | Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 34) |
| Feb. 24, 2016 | WV | HB 4145 | Authorizes Concealed Carry without Permit | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 31) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 4552 | Requires Candidates in Partisan Elections to Immediately Verify Their Party Affiliation | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | HB 4305 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Students who Relocate to the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 7) |
| March 7, 2020 | WV | HB 4176 | Establishes the West Virginia Intelligence/Fusion Center Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 11) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 5349 | Requires Labeling for Food Products be More Specific | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 9) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 681 | Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding | (88 - 7) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | WV | SCR 44 | Rescinds Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment | Motion Rejected - House (18 - 75) |
| July 17, 2010 | WV | HB 201 | Filling Senate Seat Vacancy | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 34) |
| May 31, 2009 | WV | HB 2010 | 2009-2010 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 12) |
| March 10, 2012 | WV | HB 4486 | Requires Insurance Policy Disclosure When a Claim is Filed | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 33) |
| March 13, 2010 | WV | HB 4521 | Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 4) |
| March 13, 2010 | WV | HB 4652 | School Calendar Committees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 12) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4353 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 15) |
| March 6, 2024 | WV | SB 844 | Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 11) |
| Feb. 4, 2016 | WV | SB 1 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Union Membership | Bill Passed - House (54 - 46) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | WV | SB 6 | Amends Existing Medical Malpractice Law | Bill Passed - House (76 - 21) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | SB 755 | Increases Age Verification Requirements for Online Tobacco Products | Bill Passed - House (92 - 3) |
| April 4, 2017 | WV | SB 386 | Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (76 - 24) |
| June 14, 2017 | WV | SB 1013 | Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Year 2018 | Bill Passed - House (69 - 30) |
| March 7, 2024 | WV | SB 542 | Specifies Vacancy Protocols for County Commissions | Bill Passed - House (95 - 3) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | SB 614 | Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies | Bill Passed - House (82 - 14) |
| March 12, 2015 | WV | SB 347 | Repeals the Requirement of a License for Concealed Guns | Bill Passed - House (71 - 29) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | SB 824 | Increases the West Virginia Motorsport Committee from 5 to 17 Members | Bill Passed - House (86 - 12) |
| Feb. 28, 2015 | WV | SB 361 | Amends Prevailing Wage Laws | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| Feb. 27, 2015 | WV | SB 357 | Establishes New Coal Mining Safety Guidelines. | Bill Passed - House (73 - 25) |
| March 14, 2015 | WV | SB 286 | Amends Exemption Procedure for Compulsory Immunizations | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) |
| March 8, 2024 | WV | SB 866 | Specifies and Designates the State Treasurer as the Chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board | Bill Passed - House (95 - 2) |
| March 6, 2019 | WV | SB 1 | Increases Access to Career Education and Workforce Training | Bill Passed - House (85 - 13) |
| March 10, 2023 | WV | SB 608 | Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" | Bill Passed - House (92 - 3) |
| March 7, 2024 | WV | SB 874 | Establishes Local Port Authority Districts | Bill Passed - House (75 - 12) |
| March 8, 2014 | WV | SB 6 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Refuse to Dispense Pseudophedrine without a Prescription | Bill Passed - House (63 - 34) |
| 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 4, 2020 | WV | SB 739 | Authorizes the Public Service Commission to Protect Consumers of Water and Wastewater Utilities | Bill Passed - House (76 - 14) |
| March 6, 2020 | WV | SB 797 | Authorizes Hospitals to Employ Police Officers | Bill Passed - House (76 - 23) |
| April 12, 2013 | WV | SB 371 | Amends the State Prison System | Bill Passed - House (81 - 17) |
| March 10, 2021 | WV | SB 277 | Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (76 - 24) |