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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5067 — Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4138 — Relating to persons convicted of a crime | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5457 — To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4976 — To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4463 — Relating to the Board of Sanitarians | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4561 — Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4799 — To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4354 — Relating to necessity allowance | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5444 — Relating to increasing the amount of fees to be paid by parolees for supervision. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4053 — To establish the blue envelope program. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4412 — Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5430 — Relating to pharmaceutical benefits | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5012 — Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 877 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0256 | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4951 — Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5110 — Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4005 — Skills to work | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4464 — Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5458 — Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4599 — Relating to the WV Cares background check variance process | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4126 — To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4730 — Developing a Continuum of Independent Living and Transitional Support Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5227 — Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4028 — Relating to sales tax on construction materials | Yea | Mar 9, 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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