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Brian Helton
WV Senate District 9
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 29Healthcare 26Criminal Justice & Policing 17Economy & Taxes 17Environment & Energy 15Civil Rights & Liberties 14Labor & Employment 13Social Services & Welfare 13Transportation & Infrastructure 8Education 6Technology & Privacy 6Housing 3Other 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 9 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (431 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 717 — Modifying disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 206 — Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — Relating to use of technology in child abuse and neglect investigations | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4740 — Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 575 — Relating to refusal review hearings | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 28 — Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit toward retirement | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4696 — Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4982 — Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 724 — Relating to home confinement officers’ participation in EMS retirement system | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 549 — Phasing in increase in daily rate of juror pay | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 426 — Preventing damage to underground facilities | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 603 — Relating to Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 648 — Strategic and Critical Resources Act | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 703 — Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 778 — Relating to eligibility for homebound services for exceptional children | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 185 — Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriff | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 786 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5094 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 785 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5163 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 826 — Supplementary appropriation to Division of Natural Resources, fund 3211 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 802 — Relating to school preparation days | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 784 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8793 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 824 — Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance, fund 6703 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 821 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 2367 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 756 — Extending authority to state spending units | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 843 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5144 | Not voting | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (48 as lead sponsor)
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SB 182
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Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
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SB 1009
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Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing duties
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SR 56
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Honoring Sergeant First Class Bill Brown for his distinguished military service
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SB 744
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Relating to Critical Incident Review Team
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SB 1038
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Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges
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SB 822
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Revising gold card process to include hospitals or department hospitals
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SB 231
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Relating to value-based payment requirements
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SB 897
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Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
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SB 210
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Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability
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SB 764
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Prohibiting certain adulterated products
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