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Ryan Weld
WV Senate District 1
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 26Criminal Justice & Policing 15Labor & Employment 10Economy & Taxes 9Education 7Healthcare 5Social Services & Welfare 4Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 3Environment & Energy 3Banking & Finance 2Civil Rights & Liberties 2Elections & Voting 2Housing 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Gun Policy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 1 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 2
West Virginia |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV Senate District 1
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2014 | Nov 30, 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 | Nay | 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 (35 as lead sponsor)
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SB 900
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Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility"
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SB 1045
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Clarifying when service of process on limited liability corporation by Secretary of State is sufficient
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SB 207
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Clarifying sheriff's compensation for collection of taxes
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SB 945
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Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough
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SB 198
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Exempting certain persons from hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees
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SB 191
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Requiring petition of qualified voters for defeated amendment to be reconsidered
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SB 944
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Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws
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SB 199
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Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses
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SR 52
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Designating February 27, 2026, as West Liberty University Day
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SB 999
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Third Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act
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