2022 WV Legislative Scorecard 2021-
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the West Virginia Legislature in 2021-2022 and ranks state delegates and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
Restores the film tax credit program in West Virginia and would be retroactive to January 1, 2018.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
Prohibits that a teacher may not teach that one race, ethnic group, or biological sex is inherently, morally, or intellectually superior to another race, ethnic group, or biological sex.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Vaccine Status
Prohibits the showing of proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for entering the premises of any state or local governmental building or as a condition for entering the premises of a hospital or enrolling in a state institution of higher education.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Women's Sports
Prohibits biological males from participating on athletic teams or sports designated for biological females where competitive skill or contact is involved.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Reduced Licensure
Eases up on licensing requirements for plumbers, HVAC, and electricians.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
Creates the Industrial Business Expansion Development Program and is to be administered as a program within the Department of Economic Development.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-001
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-012
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Film Investment Tax Credit
2. Anti-Racism Act of 2022
3. Vaccine Status
4. Women's Sports
5. Reduced Licensure
6. Industrial Business Expansion Development Program
