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Mark Dean
WV House District 34
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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 29Education 21Economy & Taxes 19Labor & Employment 17Criminal Justice & Policing 15Environment & Energy 14Civil Rights & Liberties 11Healthcare 11Immigration 5Technology & Privacy 5Banking & Finance 4Housing 4Elections & Voting 3Social Services & Welfare 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Gun Policy 2Agriculture 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 34 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 34
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 21
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4500 — Permitting the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity… | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5198 — Relating to crimes against the intellectually disabled | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4087 — To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance. | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5168 — To increase funding for EMS first responders. | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4404 — Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational… | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5214 — Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4404 — Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational… | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 393 — Updating corporate net income tax definitions | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 393 — Updating corporate net income tax definitions | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5105 — Relating to financial exploitation of a person in recovery | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5203 — To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 400 — Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 400 — Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses | Not voting | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4958 — To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4335 — Relating to Medicaid providers | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4335 — Relating to Medicaid providers | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4958 — To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program | Yea | Feb 20, 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 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5228 — Relating to clarifying the definition of electioneering | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4819 — Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice a particular profession | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5273 — Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office | Yea | Feb 20, 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 20, 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 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4982 — Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (8 as lead sponsor)
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HB 5465
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Allow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney
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HB 5468
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Allotting counties $5,000 per deputy position to only be used for deputy pay raises
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HB 5471
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To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
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HB 5171
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Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials.
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HB 5467
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To increase the Deputy Sheriff retirement multiplier from 2.75 to 3.0
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HB 5650
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To allow for the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state.
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HB 5469
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Allowing for a paid commission for sheriffs
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HB 4571
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Taxpayer Protection Act