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West Virginia · Current officeholder

Chris Rose

Republican West Virginia Senate, District 2

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Sponsored legislation

304 bills in the current data (67 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SB 897Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselorsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 84Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private propertyCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 701Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 686Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection ActPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 648Strategic and Critical Resources ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 641Relating generally to aboveground storage tanksPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 622Extending mine safety technology tax creditCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 592WV Short Line Railroad Modernization ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 59Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirementsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 587Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officialsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 531Establishing First Amendment Preservation ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 502Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 499Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performedCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 490Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell GrantsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 243Establishing disaster repair and recovery effort tax credit for taxpayers subject to severance and business privilege tax in certain circumstancesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 231Relating to value-based payment requirementsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1042Relating to ventilation of underground minesPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1038Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judgesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1008Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigationCo-sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2026
SR 68Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Houston ClementsCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 14, 2026
SR 67Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Michael Andrew WoelfelCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 14, 2026
SJR 9Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections AmendmentCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMarch 14, 2026
SR 64Opposing China’s Misuse of UN Resolution 2758Co-sponsorIntroducedMarch 13, 2026
SB 774Allowing certain county EMS officers to participate in EMS Retirement SystemCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 13, 2026
SB 805Relating to abortion pill reversalCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 11, 2026
SJR 11Homestead Exemption Increase AmendmentCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 956Authorizing physician assistants to own businessPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 929Relating to state board intervention into county school systemsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 669Relating to general powers of PSCCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 590Relating to exhibition of obscene materialCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SR 55Recognizing honeybees and their importance to agriculture and economy in WVCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 3, 2026
SB 644Requiring Economic Development Authority participate in federal tax credit scholarship programCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 3, 2026
SB 979Requiring Division of Highways publish project bids on its websiteCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 2, 2026
SB 966Changing requirements for home school instructionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2026
SB 935Eliminating business and occupation tax exemption for certain coal-fired merchant power plantsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
SB 888Creating Judicial Deference Reform ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
SB 880Recognizing Judea and SamariaCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
SB 560Relating to financing and state paymentsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
SR 49Commending volunteers for their recovery efforts for flooding at Chief Logan State ParkCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 25, 2026
SJR 21Taxpayers' Bill of Rights AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
SB 1017Establishing Charter School Direct Loan Program and Charter School Credit Enhancement ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
SR 48Memorializing life of Honorable Sarah Abigail (Mullennex) MinearCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 24, 2026
SB 718Increasing pay for magistratesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2026
SB 23Relating to taxation of wind power projectsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
SB 15Strengthening protections for certain natural resource interests affected by carbon capture and underground carbon storage projectsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 23, 2026
SB 1071Creating Public Defense and Provisioning ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
SB 1058Creating Economic Freedom Zones ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1041Creating Energy Economic Load Dispatch ActPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1040Creating WV Energy Freedom ActPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1030Creating Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2026
SB 932Specifying that cultivated meat products are adulterated foodsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SR 32Protecting WV coal jobs, coal power, and coal familiesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SB 992Conducting study of vaccinated and unvaccinated pediatric populationsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
SB 984Clarifying that petition to restore firearms rights may include right to serve on juryCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
SB 188Changing length of term of state political party chairCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SR 42Memorializing life of Honorable Walter Dolph HelmickCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
SB 957Relating to minimum number of council members for certain municipalitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 16, 2026
SB 173Prohibiting abortifacientsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 16, 2026
SB 478Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 13, 2026
SB 931Relating to utility affordability and economic competitivenessCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
SB 930Raising cost of living increase for certain municipal employeesCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
SB 926Eliminating capital gains tax on certain precious metalsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
SB 923Creating Guaranteeing Rights Against Novel International Tyranny and Extortion ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
SB 30Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permitPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 12, 2026
SB 921Prohibiting Medicaid from being used for abortions or gender reassignment surgeryPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SR 15Recognizing 154th anniversary of Glenville State UniversityCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 10, 2026
SB 706Modifying severance tax on newly drilled oil and natural gas wellsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
SB 615Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICECo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 10, 2026
SR 28Expressing support for I-68 Energy Manufacturing AI CorridorCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
SB 850Creating Second Amendment Preservation ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
SB 806Clarifying definition of “farm” or “farmland” for real property tax assessment purposesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 6, 2026
SB 783Relating to sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital sexual batteryCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 780Relating to advertising by licensed limited video lottery retailersPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 758Providing extra state aid to school districts for students enrolled in certain schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 73Clarifying non-agricultural status of solar farmsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 532Relating to certified public accountantsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 5, 2026
SR 27Designating February 4, 2026, as WVU DayCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 4, 2026
SB 735Phasing out corporate net income tax over 4 yearsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SB 734Updating requirements for filing fee and annual feeCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SB 536Relating to qualifications for serving on certain academic boardsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SR 20Recognizing and honoring victims of Agent Orange exposure during Vietnam WarCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
SB 732Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SB 730Relating to program requirements of Bureau for Family AssistanceCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SB 729Setting forth mandatory Medicaid program requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SB 728Authorizing county commissions to increase compensation of elected county officialsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SB 716Reducing participation required to receive volunteer firefighter tax creditCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SB 685Creating Natural Resources Anti-Commandeering ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SR 23Designating February 2, 2026, as Future Farmers of America DayCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 2, 2026
SCR 1Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructureCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJanuary 30, 2026
SB 681Admitting localities or territories contiguous to borders into WVPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 680Repealing personal income tax and corporate net income taxPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 674Relating to dog racing requirementsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 424Establishing Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 25Establishing WV Coal Marketing ProgramPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 20Stable Energy Rates Protection ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 131Creating credit against severance tax for certain infrastructure improvementsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SR 22Designating October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day” in WVPrimary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
SB 666Determining liability for exposure to asbestos or silicaCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
SB 660Relating to spousal coverage under PEIACo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
SB 655Establishing Right to Race ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
SB 170Allowing career technical education program to be part of local high schoolCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
SB 653Placing statue of remembrance in rotundaCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
SB 612Establishing November 7 as Victims of Communism DayCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 610Relating to medical exemption to mandatory vaccination requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 609Exempting students of higher education from compulsory vaccination requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 608Relating to religious exemption to mandatory vaccination requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 606Relating to employee exemptions from employer-mandated vaccinationsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 605Providing tax credit for homeschool studentsCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
SR 12Recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness monthCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 23, 2026
SB 598Relating to statues placed in Capitol rotundaCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
SB 595Requiring both parents consent for non-emergency and non-life-threatening procedures on childrenCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
SB 593Designating September 11 as Patriot DayCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
SB 591Prohibiting teaching of divisive acts and critical race theory in public schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
SB 561Relating to disaffiliation from religious denominationsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
SCR 2Supporting practices of freedom of religion in public spacesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 76Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WVCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 533Relating to disaffiliation from religious denominationsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 528Designating permanent daylight saving time as official time of statePrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 522Creating WV Jobs Protection ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 514Prohibiting geoengineering activitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 503Displaying official US motto in state buildingsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 500Prohibiting of sex offender living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playgroundCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 498Relating to pornography access for minorsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 479Requiring hair follicle drug testing of substantiated child abusers before restoring unsupervised visitation rightsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 477Authorizing pharmacists to dispense ivermectinPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 472Relating to agency responsible for administering SNAP and TANF programsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 471Authorizing physician assistants to own businessCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 16, 2026
SB 42Authorizing over-the-counter sale of ivermectinCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 16, 2026
SR 4Expressing support for WV law-enforcement professionalsCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
SB 416Legislation banning tax payer funded lobbyingCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 415Requiring vaccine side effects be reported by medical professional to Bureau for Public HealthCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 412Relating to required instruction in human growth and developmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 408Prohibiting laws coercing person to use medical productCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 397Reducing corporate net income taxPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SJR 3Honorably Discharged Veterans' Property Tax Exemption AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SJR 2Protection of the Right to Bear Arms AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SJR 14Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SJR 13West Virginia Educational Governance Accountability AmendmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SJR 12Elimination of Business Inventory Tax AmendmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 82Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar sourcesCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
SB 79Establishing road or highway infrastructure improvement projects or coal production and processing facilities tax creditCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
SB 51Requiring course in public schools on human developmentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 50Providing all coal severance tax be provided to county that produced coalCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
SB 47Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minorsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 37Clarifying limitations on concealed carry permitCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 36Making syringe exchange services programs unlawfulCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 33Permitting certain state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol groundsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 26Revising requirements and process for compulsory immunization exemptionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 244Making ad valorem taxes on property payable only to county in which property is locatedCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 24Creating WV Intrastate Energy Use ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 237Prohibiting mandates for vaccinesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 22Establishing Defend the Guard ActPrimary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
SB 21Allowing students, coaching staff, and athletic trainers to participate in non-school athletic activitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 19Relating to purchase or acquisition of real property by foreign entitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 184Prohibiting camping in public placesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 183Removing certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minorCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 181Relating to home rule reformCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 18Protecting employees who defend themselves from attack inside workplace from terminationPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 175Prohibiting camping in public areas without consentCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 17State Sovereignty Act of 2026Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 164Establishing Joint Commission on Government EfficiencyPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 16Creating Child Protection Investigations Reform ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 156Streamlining rebate process for motor vehicle property taxesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 143Inflation Protection Act of 2026Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 942Modifying requirements for diesel-powered equipment in minesPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 941Clarifying authority regarding dams designed by US Conservation ServicePrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 810Clarifying requirements for administration of anesthesia and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nursesCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 8Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrenderCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 627Removing prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parksCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 617Discouraging gang activityCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 573Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power sourceCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 565Relating generally to practice of optometryCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 537Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support ProgramCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 526Creating Pharmacist Prescribing Authority ActCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 490Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West VirginiaCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 464Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of ValorCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 449Permitting compressed air and rimfire shooting teams in public schoolsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 299Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignmentPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 280Displaying official US motto in public schoolsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 275Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalentCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 270Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergencyCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 10Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service taxCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 1Requiring utility work and road paving coordinationCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 722Creating WV Short Line Railroad Modernization ActCo-sponsorVetoedApril 30, 2025
SR 50Requesting federal government study waterway restoration to mitigate existing and future floodingCo-sponsorIntroducedApril 12, 2025
SCR 27Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study sale of alcoholCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 12, 2025
SCR 26Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study smoke shopsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 12, 2025
SCR 18Recognizing intent to create WV Coal Renaissance ActCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
SB 503Allowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commissionCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
SB 940Relating to Water Pollution Control ActCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 11, 2025
SB 592Relating generally to aboveground storage tanksCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 11, 2025
SCR 25Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study incentives and policies to fund public librariesCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SCR 24Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues regarding admission to residency programsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SB 944Creating WV Child First Advisory CommitteeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
SB 585Relating to Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
SB 89Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schoolsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 8, 2025
SR 44Memorializing life of basketball legend Jerry WestCo-sponsorIntroducedApril 4, 2025
SCR 17US Marine Corps PVT Arlie Haught Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 4, 2025
SB 593Preserving voting data from electronic voting machinesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 4, 2025
SB 547Creating Charter Schools Startup FundCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 4, 2025

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Sources

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