The West Virginia Legislature
Current Bills
The West Virginia Legislature is currently not sitting.
Important Dates
Opening Day of the Session - January 13, 2021
1st Day of the Session - February 10, 2021
Last Day of the Session - April 10, 2021

How a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill is an idea for a new law, or an idea to change or do away with an existing law. Hundreds of bills enter the legislative process in West Virginia each time the Legislature meets. Two groups of elected citizens - 34 senators and 100 delegates - study, discuss and vote on bills, and in doing so act for the people of West Virginia. Bills enter the legislative process either through the House of Delegates or the Senate, but to become laws, bills must pass both chambers and avoid a governor’s veto.
For a pictorial explanation, please click here.
Members of the House of Delegates
Members of the Senate
Representing 17 senatorial districts, the Senate is comprised of 34 members - 14 Democrats and 20 Republicans.
Click here for a list of current Senators.
The House of Delegates is composed of 100 members, 41 Democrats and 59 Republicans, from 67 delegate districts throughout the state.
Click here for a list of current Delegates.