West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 705: Creating offense of theft by conversion
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 705 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating offense of theft by conversion. Primary sponsor: Ryan Weld (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weld | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/19/2026
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 627)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Passed House (Roll No. 552)
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