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Darren Thorne
WV Senate District 15
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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 27Criminal Justice & Policing 17Economy & Taxes 16Agriculture 15Civil Rights & Liberties 15Environment & Energy 14Healthcare 11Labor & Employment 10Education 9Gun Policy 7Elections & Voting 5Transportation & Infrastructure 4Banking & Finance 3Housing 3Technology & Privacy 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Other 2Social Services & Welfare 2Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 15 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Jan 3, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV Senate District 15
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (431 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 309 — Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 281 — Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 207 — Clarifying sheriff's compensation for collection of taxes | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 15 — Strengthening protections for certain natural resource interests affected by carbon capture and underground carbon storage projects | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 66 — Modifying classes of state of preparedness declared by Governor or Legislature | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (19 as lead sponsor)
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SB 759
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Relating to agency changes to auctioneers
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SB 898
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Relating to valuation of farm property
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SB 165
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Clarifying Right to Farm Act relating to regulation of honey bees
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SR 23
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Designating February 2, 2026, as Future Farmers of America Day
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SB 45
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Allowing reduced property valuation for certain farmland
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SB 1033
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Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land
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SB 899
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Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals
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SB 1043
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Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401
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SB 572
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Allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
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SB 985
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Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products
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