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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5074 — Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5537 — Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5441 — Reforming State Personnel System | Nay | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5353 — To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily… | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4712 — Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.” | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5048 — To ensure virtual instruction for foster students while in temporary placement facilities. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5212 — Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4603 — Relating to the creation of the process of obtaining and adjudicating a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4577 — Relating to driver’s licenses | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4710 — Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4606 — Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5438 — To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5366 — Relating to rules governing the practice of law | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5515 — Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5691 — Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5528 — Relating to protection of personal residential information of certain public officials. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5484 — Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4865 — Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5582 — Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF | Not voting | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4602 — Relating to requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a pilot program to contract for supplemental caseworker aide services… | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4592 — Relating to college campus safety | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4996 — Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5065 — Relating to hotel occupancy tax. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5168 — To increase funding for EMS first responders. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5692 — Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund | Yea | Mar 13, 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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