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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 583 — Creating emeritus physician license | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 641 — Relating generally to aboveground storage tanks | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 499 — Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 144 — Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemption | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Providing pay increases to members of judiciary | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 587 — Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 590 — Relating to exhibition of obscene material | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 540 — Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1012 — Permitting development of juvenile inpatient substance use disorder treatment beds | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 929 — Relating to state board intervention into county school systems | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1000 — Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 502 — Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1053 — Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 715 — Requiring state agencies give first consideration to veterans and disabled law-enforcement officers when hiring | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1033 — Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 937 — Establishing community-based child welfare system program | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 657 — Creating Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1026 — Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 956 — Authorizing physician assistants to own business | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4749 — Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1008 — Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4022 — CPS Allocation | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1065 — Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 970 — Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations | Yea | Mar 2, 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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