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West Virginia · Current officeholder

Brian Helton

Republican West Virginia Senate, District 9

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Sponsored legislation

232 bills in the current data (79 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 counselorsPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 742Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalizationPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 741Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment processPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 648Strategic and Critical Resources ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 641Relating generally to aboveground storage tanksCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 640Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political electionsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 592WV Short Line Railroad Modernization ActCo-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 performedPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 231Relating to value-based payment requirementsPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 210Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources AccountabilityPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1053Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West VirginiaPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1038Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judgesPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1011Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronicallyPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1Small Business Growth ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2026
SB 1008Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigationPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2026
SB 744Relating to Critical Incident Review TeamPrimary sponsorVetoedApril 1, 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
SB 182Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustmentPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersMarch 14, 2026
SB 805Relating to abortion pill reversalPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 11, 2026
SR 60Recognizing March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free WV DayCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 10, 2026
SB 420West Virginia First Energy ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 10, 2026
SB 928Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol productsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 9, 2026
SB 67Relating to public charter schoolsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 9, 2026
SB 745Relating to requirements for school nutrition programsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 6, 2026
SB 185Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriffPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 6, 2026
SB 986Relating to child torture and abused childrenCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 929Relating to state board intervention into county school systemsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 144Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemptionCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 1083Requiring registration as sex offender for conviction of indecent exposure to certain minorsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 1036Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SB 1000Regulating vape and smoke shop retailersCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
SR 56Honoring Sergeant First Class Bill Brown for his distinguished military servicePrimary sponsorIntroducedMarch 3, 2026
SB 1037Allowing death penalty for first degree murder during commission of sexual assaultCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2026
SR 54Recognizing Christy Martin for her remarkable achievements in boxingPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 26, 2026
SB 560Relating to financing and state paymentsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
SJR 21Taxpayers' Bill of Rights AmendmentCo-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 1055Conducting rate study for substance use disorderPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2026
SB 1003Creating regional pediatric mental health hubsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2026
SB 1073Classifying independent contractors and employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
SJR 22Authorizing Legislature to Eliminate Ad Valorem Tax on Business and Inventory Tangible Personal Property AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1041Creating Energy Economic Load Dispatch ActCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1040Creating WV Energy Freedom ActCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 21, 2026
SB 1039Expanding crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker roomsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2026
SB 995Conducting oversight of Rural Health Transformation programPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SB 1009Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing dutiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SR 32Protecting WV coal jobs, coal power, and coal familiesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SR 42Memorializing life of Honorable Walter Dolph HelmickCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
SB 946Relating to hospital facility fee oversightPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 16, 2026
SB 173Prohibiting abortifacientsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 16, 2026
SR 35Recognizing February 14, 2026, as National Organ Donor DayPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 13, 2026
SB 478Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 13, 2026
SR 34Designating February 12, 2026, as Hospital DayPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
SB 931Relating to utility affordability and economic competitivenessCo-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 917Imposing privilege tax on retail sale of electric vehicle charging servicesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 907Relating to pharmacy benefit managers and state pharmacy purchasingPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
SB 615Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICECo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 10, 2026
SB 822Revising gold card process to include hospitals or department hospitalsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 6, 2026
SB 589Relating to recovery residencesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 6, 2026
SB 783Relating to sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital sexual batteryPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 764Prohibiting certain adulterated productsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 732Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigationsCo-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 716Reducing participation required to receive volunteer firefighter tax creditCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SCR 1Requesting DOH name certain transportation infrastructureCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJanuary 30, 2026
SB 424Establishing Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 20Stable Energy Rates Protection ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
SB 666Determining liability for exposure to asbestos or silicaPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
SB 635Creating Mountain Bike Responsibility ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
SB 626Removing Inspector General from inclusion in Department of HealthPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 623Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within WVPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 612Establishing November 7 as Victims of Communism DayCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
SB 602Requiring repeat DUI offenders to carry ID indicating they may not purchase alcoholCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 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 528Designating permanent daylight saving time as official time of stateCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 522Creating WV Jobs Protection ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
SB 507Extending statute of limitations for bringing actions for gender reassignment surgeriesPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 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 playgroundPrimary 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 rightsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 477Authorizing pharmacists to dispense ivermectinCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
SB 462Using E-Verify to verify legal employment status of workersPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 16, 2026
SB 447Relating to Industrial Access Road Grant ProgramCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 16, 2026
SB 42Authorizing over-the-counter sale of ivermectinCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 16, 2026
SB 423Creating Public Electrical Savings ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 422Creating mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner informationPrimary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
SB 418Creating Safer Communities ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 15, 2026
SB 82Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar sourcesCo-sponsorIntroducedJanuary 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 40Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 33Permitting certain state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol groundsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 212Creating Whistleblower Protection Fund ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 209Creating Vape Regulation and Enforcement ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 189Relating to certified professional midwivesPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 184Prohibiting camping in public placesPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 183Removing certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minorPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 181Relating to home rule reformPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 180Creating State Central Legal Advertising websitePrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 14, 2026
SB 942Modifying requirements for diesel-powered equipment in minesCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 941Clarifying authority regarding dams designed by US Conservation ServiceCo-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 538Allowing certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auctionPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 537Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support ProgramPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 464Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of ValorCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 459Requiring county planning commission members be state residentsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 154Prohibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schoolsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 8, 2025
SB 722Creating WV Short Line Railroad Modernization ActCo-sponsorVetoedApril 30, 2025
SB 531Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officialsCo-sponsorVetoedApril 30, 2025
SB 748Creating Safer Communities ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 13, 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 ActPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
SB 503Allowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commissionPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
SB 940Relating to Water Pollution Control ActCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 11, 2025
SB 939Relating to testing for substance use disorderPrimary 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 761Creating Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention ActCo-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
SCR 8US Army E6 Dennis Charles Hurley Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 7, 2025
SR 44Memorializing life of basketball legend Jerry WestCo-sponsorIntroducedApril 4, 2025
SB 723Relating to clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorderPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 4, 2025
SB 547Creating Charter Schools Startup FundCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 4, 2025
SB 470Creating WV Athletic Freedom ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 4, 2025
SJR 8Citizenship Requirement to Vote in WV Elections AmendmentCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 3, 2025
SJR 2Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations AmendmentCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 3, 2025
SB 933Creating Small Business Protection ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 3, 2025
SB 726Relating to medication-assisted treatment programsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 3, 2025
SB 85Prohibiting use or sale of abortifacientsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2025
SB 850Creating Protecting Shareholders ActCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SB 632Relating to surprise billing of out-of-network ambulance servicesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2025
SB 739Relating to recovery residencesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2025
SB 707Providing increase in salary to WV Birth-to-Three contracted therapists and employeesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2025
SB 506Relating to enhanced pay for certain teachersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 31, 2025
SB 763Creating Public Electrical Savings ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 28, 2025
SB 820Whistleblower Protection Fund ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 27, 2025
SB 743Adjusting percentage of tax retained by clerk of county commission for certain purposesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 595Creating Mountain Bike Responsibility ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 579Relating to Home Rule ReformPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 105Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 821Requiring child protective services workers to wear body-worn camerasCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2025
SB 929Restoring Private Schools Act of 2025Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SB 902Securing WV baseload coal generation and ratepayer protectionPrimary sponsorIntroducedMarch 24, 2025
SB 891Creating State Central Legal Advertising websitePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SB 755Establishing WV Secondary School Athletic Trainer and Career Technical Education Program ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SB 867Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirementsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 21, 2025
SB 857Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within statePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 855Relating to incentive program to promote beverage container recyclingCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 854Creating Academic Quality in Public Education ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 853Clarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditorCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 851Creating Child Protection Investigations Reform ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 849Providing enhanced pay for State PoliceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SB 841Prohibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioningCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SR 36Recognizing 100th anniversary of WV State FairCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 19, 2025
SR 35Recognizing WV Mothers and Babies Support Program for its outstanding achievementsCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 19, 2025
SB 804Relating to WV Secondary School Activities Commission Reform ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 678Establishing Coal Based Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2025
SB 764Creating Community School Parent Choice ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
SB 762Creating Support for Neglected Schools ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
SB 749Relating generally to public charter schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 13, 2025
SJR 6Legislative Authority to Reduce or Eliminate Ad Valorem Taxes while Mandating Equal or Greater Revenue Replacement for Impacted Communities AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2025
SB 740Establishing Stop Squatters ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2025
SB 614Authorizing over-the-counter sale of IvermectinCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2025
SCR 14Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study substance use disorder in WVPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
SB 264Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of dutyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
SB 204Relating to opioid treatment programsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
SB 717Prohibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providersPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SB 566Providing certified law-enforcement officers tuition-free education up to highest tuition rate for public higher education in WVCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
SB 564Prohibiting voters not affiliated with major political party from voting ballot of political party in primary electionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
SB 664Establishing First Amendment Preservation ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
SB 534Clarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 4, 2025
SB 659Creating Parents' Bill of RightsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
SB 633Protecting Kids from Porn ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 28, 2025
SB 629Providing increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employeesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 28, 2025
SB 628Relating to non-opioid medicationPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 28, 2025
SR 13Memorializing life of Wanda Porterfield CastoCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 26, 2025
SB 434Requiring WV Board of Education to implement wearable panic alert system in public schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SB 136Increasing penalties and parole eligibility requirements for homicideCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2025
SR 3Creating Select Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental HealthCo-sponsorIntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
SB 584Lauren's Law increasing penalty for delivery of certain controlled substancesPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 24, 2025
SB 583Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within statePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SB 580Increasing penalty for felony distribution of controlled substance classified in Schedule I or IIPrimary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 24, 2025

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Sources

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