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Patricia Rucker
WV Senate District 16
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 131Healthcare 89Education 49Economy & Taxes 46Labor & Employment 44Environment & Energy 37Social Services & Welfare 26Agriculture 21Civil Rights & Liberties 21Criminal Justice & Policing 21Banking & Finance 17Transportation & Infrastructure 13Housing 12Other 10Technology & Privacy 10Elections & Voting 8Abortion & Reproductive Rights 6Foreign Policy & Trade 4Gun Policy 4Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 16 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (431 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 689 — Creating WV Homeschool Student Athletics Participation Act | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 741 — Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 644 — Requiring Economic Development Authority participate in federal tax credit scholarship program | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1011 — Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1077 — Requiring vocational education agriculture programs be offered to all students | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 947 — Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18 | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1061 — Authorizing reassignment of school personnel in certain instances | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 486 — Relating to WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1064 — Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — Transferring Court Security Fund | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1044 — Requiring Board of Education to promulgate rule that sets forth common graduation requirements | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1024 — Allowing rescission or reversal of school closure decisions through July 15 | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 852 — Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1035 — Relating to Judges' Retirement System | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 459 — Ensuring meaningful contact between child and step-siblings | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 651 — Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 954 — Relating to health insurance for living organ donors | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 745 — Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 141 — Increasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain members | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1029 — Providing parents plain-language statements of immediate rights and ongoing rights | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 617 — Banking and Financial Services Provider Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 714 — Relating generally to practice of veterinary medicine | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1042 — Relating to ventilation of underground mines | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4026 — Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (253 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1084
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Supplemental appropriation to Department of Tourism, fund 5450
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SB 67
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Relating to public charter schools
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SB 1017
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Establishing Charter School Direct Loan Program and Charter School Credit Enhancement Program
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SCR 5
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Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need for School Finance Transparency Commission
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SB 378
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Division of Natural Resources rule relating to small arms hunting
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SB 271
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Department of Health rule relating to distribution of state funds for support of local boards of health
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SB 407
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Allowing orphan roads to be upgraded by certain entities
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SB 341
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Board of Landscape Architects rule relating to fees
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SB 339
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Commissioner of Financial Institutions rule relating to Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Program
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SB 408
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Prohibiting laws coercing person to use medical product
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