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Laura Chapman
WV Senate District 1
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 32Economy & Taxes 28Healthcare 21Environment & Energy 16Social Services & Welfare 15Civil Rights & Liberties 12Labor & Employment 11Criminal Justice & Policing 7Education 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Agriculture 5Elections & Voting 5Technology & Privacy 5Banking & Finance 4Veterans Affairs 4Housing 3Other 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 1 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (431 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 823 — Supplementary appropriation to Department of Revenue, fund 7352 | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 831 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8794 | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 398 — Removing full time requirement for health officers | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 875 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 8703 | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 793 — Relating to courthouse closures on certain days | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 796 — Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 712 — Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 643 — Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 800 — Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4474 — Extending the Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council sunset date. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4433 — Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 640 — Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 868 — Supplemental Appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — Relating to value-based payment requirements | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 671 — Relating to WV Real Estate Commission | Nay | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 188 — Changing length of term of state political party chair | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 104 — Providing certain state mine inspectors with raise | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 804 — Removing physical education requirements for certain middle and high school athletes | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 726 — Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund | Not voting | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 251 — Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 825 — Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226 | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 389 — Historic Rehab Building Credit Act | Not voting | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 781 — Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 | Not voting | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 772 — Declaring certain claims against WV to be moral obligations | Not voting | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 692 — Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles | Not voting | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (65 as lead sponsor)
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SR 58
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Designating March 6, 2026, as Girl Scouts Day
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SB 867
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Strengthening definition of shelter for animals exposed to extreme weather
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SB 597
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Relating to payment of state funds to qualified child care entities
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SR 12
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Recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness month
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SB 763
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Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care
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SB 449
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Relating to teaching and instructing world languages in public schools
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SB 653
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Placing statue of remembrance in rotunda
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SR 18
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Designating January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day at Legislature
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SB 469
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Requiring dredging of flood prone waterways
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SR 4
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Expressing support for WV law-enforcement professionals
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