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Trenton Barnhart
WV Senate District 3
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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
Economy & Taxes 18Government Operations & Budget 17Labor & Employment 13Education 8Criminal Justice & Policing 4Healthcare 4Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 3Housing 3Other 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Agriculture 2Environment & Energy 2Technology & Privacy 2Civil Rights & Liberties 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV Senate District 3 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Jan 28, 2026 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 9
West Virginia |
Republican | Sep 23, 2019 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 7
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (424 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 (7 as lead sponsor)
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SB 723
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Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states
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SB 725
WV · —
Creating First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act
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SB 727
WV · —
Relating to bank merger by interstate branching
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SB 726
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Removing cap for municipalities on their stabilization fund
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SB 1079
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Requiring PEIA accept premium payments by credit card or state purchasing card
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SB 885
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Allowing Tier II teachers to bank unused sick time toward retirement
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SB 887
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Relating to requirements for licensure and regulation of money transmission services