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Republican
· Delegate
Mike Hornby
Represents District 93 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 108 party-line votes · House Republicans median 88%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 709 of 721 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
6 of 18
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
Roll calls on record
721
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 12, 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 Mike Hornby 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 Mike Hornby 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. Mike Hornby is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 108 party-line votes.
HB4606 · Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail
In plain English Requires judges to consider whether a person charged with a crime is a resident when setting bail and pretrial release conditions.
Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 695) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 39–56 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to limit debate to 5 minutes per amendment adopted (Roll No. 709) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 47–43 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to limit debate to 90 seconds per amendment rejected (Roll No. 708) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 28–62 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to consider rejected (Roll No. 694) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 47–49 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB182 · Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
Passed House (Roll No. 516) · 2026-03-13 · Passed 68–26 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5323 · Relating to indexing of license and stamp fees
In plain English Allows the Natural Resources director to propose rule changes for how license and stamp fees are adjusted over time.
Passed House (Roll No. 304) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 61–31 · 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
HB4951 · Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education
Passed House (Roll No. 42) · 2026-02-03 · Passed 58–35 · 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.
In plain English Changes how money from the Medical Cannabis Program Fund is allocated.
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 · 125 shared contested votes
40%
Shawn FluhartyDemocrat · District 5 · 117 shared contested votes
38%
John WilliamsDemocrat · District 80 · 125 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 (12 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Hornby 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.
Introduced18
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee8
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education (K12) 7Education (Higher) 2Health 2Economic Development 1Public Safety 1Professions and Occupations 1
Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail
In plain English Requires judges to consider whether a person charged with a crime is a resident when setting bail and pretrial release conditions.
Official synopsis: The purpose of this bill is to require that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act
The purpose of this bill is to permit access to individualized treatments for eligible patients.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to driver’s licenses
In plain English Creates a reciprocity agreement with Ireland allowing driver's licenses from each country to be recognized in the other.
Official synopsis: The purpose of this bill is to create a reciprocity agreement with the Republic of Ireland for driver licenses.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to college campus safety
The purpose of this bill is to modify school safety mapping data to include colleges and universities.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to the preservation of missing persons records and evidence
The purpose of this bill is to establish specific protocol for preserving records and evidence in missing persons cases that are unresolved after one year.
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/25/2026 · 2026-03-25
Eliminate the requirement for private wedding venues to own or lease 2 acres in rural location.
The purpose of this bill is to remove the two acre minimum for private wedding venues.
Passed one chamberOn 3rd reading with right to amend · 2026-03-14
To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance Partnership with the goal of the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance Partnership is to strengthen academic, cultural, and workforce connections between West Virginia and Ireland,
Became lawApproved by Governor 3/17/2026 – House Journal · 2026-03-14
Creating the West Virginia Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Growth Act
The purpose of this bill is to foster the operations and growth of all facets of the aerospace industry in West Virginia.
Passed one chamberOn 3rd reading · 2026-03-14
Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements
The purpose of this bill relates to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements. The bill also establishes rules to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of children enrolled in such…
Passed one chamberTo Finance · 2026-03-09
Relating to modernization of fees generated from emergency communication service users
The purpose of this bill is to modernize fees generated from emergency communication service users.
Not out of committeeOn 3rd reading, House Calendar · 2026-03-05
To recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
The purpose of this bill is to recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
Passed one chamberTo Education · 2026-02-25
To establish the West Virginia Freedom and Innovation Pilot Act of 2026
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Freedom and Innovation Pilot Act of 2026. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for the enactment of the program. Finally, the bill provides for a sunset and review date.
Not out of committeeTo House Education · 2026-02-17
Transfer oversight of childcare from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education
The purpose of this bill is to transfer all childcare services from the Department of Human Services to West Virginia Department of Education. The bill provides for the implementation of Early Childhood Education Centers. The bill provides for funding. Finally, the bill provides for certification.
Not out of committeeTo House Education · 2026-01-21
Relating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances.
The purpose of this bill is to modify the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances.
Not out of committeeTo House Education · 2026-01-20
School Board Election Date Act
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the School Board Election Date Act.
Not out of committeeTo House Education · 2026-01-20
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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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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