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Votes at a glance: West Virginia Senate concurs with House amendments on multiple bills The West Virginia Senate unanimously or near-unanimously concurred with House amendments and passed a long list of bills on a single-day floor session, including measures on judiciary pay, food sales, elder protections, licensing transfers and more; recorded tallies and effective dates are listed below.

The West Virginia Senate made significant strides by unanimously passing a series of impactful bills, from judiciary pay increases to protections against financial exploitation for vulnerable adults.

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Senate concurs with House amendment to SB 906 allowing prescriptions for FDA-approved psilocybin drugs The Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 906 to permit lawful prescription, distribution and marketing of drugs containing organic psilocybin that have received FDA approval; the bill passed unanimously on the recorded vote shown in the transcript.

West Virginia has taken a groundbreaking step by unanimously passing a bill that permits the lawful prescription of FDA-approved psilocybin drugs!

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Votes at a glance: Senate advances dozens of bills on third reading, including youth employment and public‑health measures The West Virginia Senate recessed after passing a large block of third‑reading measures on March 11, 2026. Members approved bills on research collaboratory funding, microgrid site grants, firefighter spending authority, multiple regulatory and licensing reforms, a child‑welfare pilot, and authorizations for bonding at the Culture Center.

The West Virginia Senate just passed a sweeping set of bills aimed at transforming workforce, education, and public safety—setting the stage for significant change in the state!

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West Virginia Senate expedites and unanimously approves multiple supplemental appropriations; refuses House change to open-captioning bill On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Senate refused to concur in a House amendment to a bill on open captioning and unanimously passed several expedited supplemental appropriations—including health-care, tourism, natural resources, agriculture spay/neuter, and education measures—largely by 34-0 votes under dispensed-reading rules.

The West Virginia Senate has taken swift action, unanimously approving crucial supplemental appropriations while rejecting House amendments that could undermine open captioning for films.

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West Virginia Senate concurs in House amendments, passes package of bills including tax cut, workforce and healthcare measures The West Virginia Senate concurred in multiple House amendments and passed a series of bills on Jan. 1, 2026, including a personal income tax reduction, workforce modernization funding, measures on psilocybin prescribing aligned with FDA guidance, and education and licensing changes; most measures passed on largely unanimous floor votes.

The West Virginia Senate has just passed a groundbreaking package of bills, including a personal income tax cut and measures to modernize workforce development and healthcare!

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West Virginia Senate swiftly concurs with House amendments and passes a package of bills The West Virginia Senate on March 10 moved rapidly through a series of House-amended bills, concurring with amendments and passing measures on harassment definitions, voter-residency challenges, mine-inspector authority, penalties for assaults on public service workers, emergency medical services billing, jury-service eligibility, entrepreneurship office creation, tank regulation and energy policy procedural advancement.

The West Virginia Senate made significant strides this week, passing a series of impactful bills that redefine harassment, streamline voter eligibility, and enhance protections for public service workers.

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Votes at a glance: Senate records unanimous roll-call victories on two bills (32-0) The Senate recorded 32 yays, 0 nays and 2 absent/not voting on both concurrence votes for Senate Bill 945 (Adjutant General pay during shutdown) and Senate Bill 1042 (underground mine ventilation standards). Both measures were declared passed.

The West Virginia Senate achieved a unanimous victory, passing two crucial bills with a stunning 32-0 vote!

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West Virginia Senate advances dozens of House measures, adopts committee amendments The Senate spent its floor session advancing numerous House bills to third reading, adopting committee strike-and-insert amendments on several measures, and receiving multiple committee reports. Major policy topics included privacy law clarifications, court contempt penalties, cybersecurity procurement language and workforce development grants.

The West Virginia Senate made significant strides by advancing a slew of House bills, tackling crucial issues from privacy law to cybersecurity and court penalties.

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West Virginia Senate approves broad slate of bills, including multiple supplemental appropriations On March 10, 2026, the West Virginia Senate passed a long list of bills and a series of supplemental appropriations across multiple agencies, with recorded roll-call votes on many items; sponsors repeatedly urged passage and several measures were made effective from passage.

The West Virginia Senate just greenlit a sweeping package of supplemental appropriations that could reshape state agency funding for 2026!

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Senate refers resolution urging reversal of Obergefell to Rules Committee Senate Resolution 61, which urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the Obergefell decision, was placed on unfinished business and referred to the Senate Rules Committee for further consideration.

A West Virginia Senate resolution aiming to overturn the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling has just been sent to the Rules Committee for further deliberation, igniting a fresh debate on marriage equality.

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West Virginia Senate advances numerous bills in brief session, refers several to Finance and Judiciary The West Virginia Senate received committee reports and advanced multiple bills for first reading, including a paid parental leave pilot (SB 114) and health, education and finance measures; several bills were referred to Finance or Judiciary and the Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.

The West Virginia Senate just advanced a groundbreaking paid parental leave pilot program along with a slew of other impactful bills—what’s next for the Mountain State?

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Senate passes scores of bills on pensions, public safety, children's services and more The West Virginia Senate advanced and passed a broad package of bills on Feb. 26, 2026, including measures on retirement benefits for natural resources police, updated definitions for disabled veteran tax relief, juvenile court responsibilities, protections against financial exploitation of eligible adults, school nutrition standards, and a living organ donor insurance protection measure. Vote tallies were recorded where taken.

The West Virginia Senate has just passed a game-changing package of bills that could redefine public safety, retirement benefits, and even school nutrition standards!

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Senate committee adopts committee substitute for Senate Bill 590 and reports it to full Senate A Senate committee adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 590 after brief debate and a legal clarification, then voted to report the substitute to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass; one senator voiced opposition citing unclear language.

A Senate committee has just pushed Senate Bill 590 forward despite concerns over its unclear language—what's next for this controversial measure?

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West Virginia Senate advances a package of retirement, health and funding measures On Feb. 18, 2026 the West Virginia Senate passed a string of third‑reading bills, including changes to retirement credit for state troopers and sheriffs, a child‑welfare mobile‑technology pilot, increases in juror pay and several health‑funding and Medicaid measures; most bills passed unanimously or with single dissent.

The West Virginia Senate just passed a game-changing package of bills that will impact retirement benefits, public health initiatives, and funding for vital programs!

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WV Senate floor roundup: multiple bills and resolutions approved, tourism lodging added to tax credit On Jan. 30, 2026 the West Virginia Senate adopted several resolutions and passed multiple bills on third reading — largely by unanimous machine votes — including Senate Bill 167 (levying-body reporting extensions), SB 233 (polygraph licensing clarifications), SB 403 (expanding tourism tax credit to lodging) and SB 506 (county-owned wireless tower use).

The West Virginia Senate made waves by unanimously passing a series of impactful bills, including a significant expansion of tourism tax credits to lodging!

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West Virginia Senate unanimously approves bill shielding certain military records from public disclosure On Jan. 29, 2026 the West Virginia Senate passed Engrossed Senate Bill 208, exempting specified military records from public release, after a brief floor explanation that the measure protects sensitive military information; the vote was recorded 34-0.

West Virginia Senate has taken a decisive step to safeguard national security by unanimously passing a bill that protects sensitive military records from public disclosure.

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Senate passes amendments on drug penalties and pharmacist authority bills Senate adopts house amendments to bills on drug penalties and pharmacist prescribing authority.

West Virginia's Senate just took a bold stand against drug offenses and championed educational values—what changes are on the horizon?

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Senators Acknowledge Staff Contributions During Legislative Session Wrap-Up Legislators express gratitude for their staff's efforts and support throughout the session.

West Virginia senators recently gathered to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the scenes—staff and interns whose teamwork is crucial in tackling the state's pressing issues.

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West Virginia Senate passes key bills on alcohol service and crime penalties Senate adopts legislation on alcohol service liability and establishes felony for harming first responders

The West Virginia Senate just passed a wave of impactful bills, from enhancing public safety to recognizing community service, showcasing a commitment to both local needs and humanitarian efforts.

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Senate debates amendment rules amid points of order disruptions Senate members discuss amendment filing rules during contentious floor session.

Tensions flared in the West Virginia Senate as lawmakers clashed over amendment rules, revealing deep divides in procedural policy.

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Senate committee approves nominations from executive messages 1j and 5 Committee adopts recommendations for nominations with one exception in executive message 1j.

West Virginia's Senate Confirmations Committee just made waves by swiftly adopting key nominations and setting the stage for future legislative actions!

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West Virginia Senate passes water pollution control and hunting regulation bills Senate approves amendments to pollution control and hunting laws to increase regulatory clarity.

West Virginia lawmakers made headlines by passing crucial legislation that reshapes environmental regulations and hunting practices, paving the way for a stronger commitment to public health and ethical hunting.

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West Virginia Senate passes multiple bills including student athlete safety act Senate approves various bills on ethics, education, and public safety measures.

West Virginia's Senate just took a monumental step in protecting student athletes and vulnerable adults, unveiling groundbreaking legislation that could change lives across the state.

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West Virginia Senate committee advances lobbying regulation and elder financial protection bills Committee reports bills addressing lobbying contributions and banking protections for vulnerable adults

West Virginia's Senate Judiciary Committee is making waves with new bills aimed at increasing lobbying transparency and protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.

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West Virginia Senate passes numerous bills including substance abuse intervention act The Senate advances various bills including those on hunting, taxation, and education.

The West Virginia Senate has taken bold steps by passing critical bills, including a groundbreaking substance abuse intervention act aimed at transforming lives.

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Senate Finance Committee advances motor vehicle racing and securities fee legislation Committee approves Senate bills for motor racing on public roads and increased securities fees.

The West Virginia Senate Finance Committee is on the brink of major changes, advancing bills that could bring motor vehicle racing to public roads and increase state securities fees—are you ready for the impact?

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West Virginia Senate advances multiple bills on education and energy regulations Senate committees advance bills on education, energy, and public safety for immediate consideration.

The West Virginia Senate is making waves with pivotal legislation that could redefine public safety, education, and energy policies—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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West Virginia Senate passes multiple bills including tax relief and teledentistry regulation Senate passes Engrossed Senate Bill 6 15 eliminating accelerated tax payments for high volume businesses.

The West Virginia Senate just passed groundbreaking legislation that could reshape business taxes and healthcare access—are you ready for the changes?

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West Virginia Senate passes multiple bills including enhanced penalties for fleeing officers Senate unanimously passes several bills, including updates on crime and child welfare measures.

The West Virginia Senate made headlines by unanimously passing key legislation, including tougher penalties for fleeing law enforcement and a landmark bill banning certain food products.

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