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Republican
· Delegate
Doug Smith
Represents District 39 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Republicans
89%
on 98 party-line votes · House Republicans median 88%
Cast a vote
85%
Yea or Nay on 613 of 721 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
6 of 147
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
Roll calls on record
721
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Doug Smith votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Doug Smith sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Doug Smith is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
11 of 98 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 716) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 69–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 710) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 36–56 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4865 · Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 672) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 82–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB927 · Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 494) · 2026-03-12 · Passed 49–40 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB137 · Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 360) · 2026-03-06 · Failed 45–47 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5475 · To make the Public Service Commission an elected position
Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee (Roll No. 348) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 65–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5319 · Camping ban on certain public property.
Passed House (Roll No. 266) · 2026-03-03 · Passed 62–32 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5437 · Creating the Vape Safety Act
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 226) · 2026-02-27 · Failed 26–67 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5437 · Creating the Vape Safety Act
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 225) · 2026-02-27 · Failed 29–61 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4852 · Relating to regulation of foods
Passed House (Roll No. 106) · 2026-02-17 · Passed 77–18 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB4958 · To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 147) · 2026-02-20 · Failed 48–48
HB5074 · Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 47–46
HB5525 · To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.
Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 347) · 2026-03-04 · Failed 46–47
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to consider rejected (Roll No. 694) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 47–49
SB137 · Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 360) · 2026-03-06 · Failed 45–47
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kayla YoungDemocrat · District 56 · 116 shared contested votes
41%
Rick GarciaDemocrat · District 76 · 117 shared contested votes
38%
Evan HansenDemocrat · District 79 · 118 shared contested votes
37%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (108 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Doug Smith was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced147
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee141
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Legislature–Rule Making 135Crime 5Taxation 4Military and Veterans 3Education (K12) 2Domestic Relations 1
Authorizing Certain Agencies of the Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to insurance adjusters.This section is new; therefore,
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.This section is new; therefore,
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center.This section is new; therefore,
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/27/2026 · 2026-03-30
Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations
The purpose of this bill is to address concurrent juvenile jurisdiction and to allow the transfer of exclusive federal legislative jurisdiction back to the state with respect to juveniles.
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/27/2026 · 2026-03-30
Relating to military interpersonal violence
The purpose of this bill is to provide that military protection orders may be considered as evidence of need for an emergency protective order or personal safety order and to require law enforcement to make certain notifications when arresting someone who has a military protective…
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/25/2026 · 2026-03-25
Department of Health Rules Bundle
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to water well regulations.This section is new; therefore,
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/9/2026 – Senate Journal · 2026-03-09
Relating to authorizing the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempt purchasing.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempt purchasing.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-06
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the licensing of livestock dealers.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the licensing of livestock dealers.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempted dairy farms and milk and milk products processing.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempted dairy farms and milk and milk products processing.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operational standards for schools of barbering, cosmetology, hair styling, nail technology, and aesthetics.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operational standards for schools of barbering, cosmetology, hair styling, nail technology, and aesthetics.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards for requisitions for payment issued by the state officers on the Auditor.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards for requisitions for payment issued by the state officers on the Auditor.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public markets.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public markets.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to grades and standards for apples.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to grades and standards for apples.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mail-order and non-resident pharmacies.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mail-order and non-resident pharmacies.This section is new; therefore,
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-30
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HB5212 · 2026-03-15
Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 597))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (Effective from passage (Roll No. 598))
SB701 · 2026-03-14
Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes (Passed House (Roll No. 601))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Passed House (Roll No. 616))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Effective from passage (Roll No. 617))
HB4012 · 2026-03-14
Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state (Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595))
SB944 · 2026-03-14
Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws (Passed House (Roll No. 609))
SB900 · 2026-03-14
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility" (Passed House (Roll No. 603))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Passed House (Roll No. 622))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Effective from passage (Roll No. 623))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Passed House (Roll No. 626))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 627))
SB982 · 2026-03-14
Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program (Passed House (Roll No. 614))
HB4364 · 2026-03-14
Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 593))
SB906 · 2026-03-14
Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations (Passed House (Roll No. 604))
SB1026 · 2026-03-14
Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship (Passed House (Roll No. 620))
SB913 · 2026-03-14
Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 605))
HB4412 · 2026-03-14
Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 599))
SB1064 · 2026-03-14
Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel (Passed House (Roll No. 629))
HB4415 · 2026-03-14
Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631))
HB5638 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 644))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (Effective from passage (Roll No. 634))
HB4610 · 2026-03-14
Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 639))
HB4010 · 2026-03-14
Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 600))
SB1059 · 2026-03-14
Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers (Passed House (Roll No. 628))
HB4106 · 2026-03-14
Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 596))
HB4999 · 2026-03-14
Relating to crimes against athletic officials (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642))
SB947 · 2026-03-14
Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18 (Passed House (Roll No. 610))
SB952 · 2026-03-14
Transferring Court Security Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 612))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Passed House (Roll No. 606))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607))
HB5214 · 2026-03-14
Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment and title amendment (Roll No. 646))
SB977 · 2026-03-14
Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability (Passed House (Roll No. 613))
SB985 · 2026-03-14
Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products (Passed House (Roll No. 615))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 590))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Passed House (Roll No. 591))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Effective from passage (Roll No. 592))
SB899 · 2026-03-14
Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals (Passed House (Roll No. 602))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 635))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 636))
SB927 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees (Passed House (Roll No. 608))
HB5564 · 2026-03-14
Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594))
SB950 · 2026-03-14
Relating to mileage and expenses of judges (Passed House (Roll No. 611))
HB5086 · 2026-03-14
Relating to peer support services (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 653))
HB4546 · 2026-03-14
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations. (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 638))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Passed House (Roll No. 624))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Effective from passage (Roll No. 625))
HB4577 · 2026-03-14
Relating to driver’s licenses (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 675))
HB5480 · 2026-03-14
Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 661))
HB4345 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the preservation of missing persons records and evidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 677))
SB1033 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land (Passed House (Roll No. 621))
HB5462 · 2026-03-14
Relating to Mine Subsidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 658))
SB558 · 2026-03-14
Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 657))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Passed House (Roll No. 618))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Effective from passage (Roll No. 619))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 651))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (Effective July 1, 2027 (Roll No. 652))
HB4366 · 2026-03-14
Relating to military interpersonal violence (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 630))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 721 total roll-call votes this session).
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