R
Ryan Weld
WV Senate District 1
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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 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 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 (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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