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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 4484 — To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4798 — Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.” | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4022 — CPS Allocation | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 897 — Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 805 — Relating to abortion pill reversal | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 701 — Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 986 — Relating to child torture and abused children | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 963 — Protecting due process in firearm confiscation | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1038 — Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1083 — Requiring registration as sex offender for conviction of indecent exposure to certain minors | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 677 — Relating to professionals licensed by WV Board of Medicine | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 650 — Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1036 — Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1074 — Allowing newly hired emergency medical vehicle operators to participate in EMS Retirement System | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 894 — Reforming certain boards and commissions | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 985 — Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 723 — Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 982 — Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1060 — Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 686 — Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5682 — Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 67 — Relating to public charter schools | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 649 — Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 420 — West Virginia First Energy Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 481 — Relating to elections | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (48 as lead sponsor)
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SB 182
WV · —
Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
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SB 1009
WV · —
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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