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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Matthew Rohrbach (Deputy Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore)

(R) Cabell County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 242M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: May 12th, 1959
  • Education: Marshall University; Marshall University Medical School; University of Tennessee, internship; University of Kentucky, residency; East Tennessee State University, fellowship
  • Occupation: Physician
  • Spouse: Vera A. Rose, M.D.
  • Children: Rachel
  • Parents: Henry and Florence Rohrbach
  • Religion: American Baptist
  • Town of Birth: Huntington, WV
  • Affiliations: Teubert Foundation Trustee; Knight of the Golden Horseshoe; Mountaineer Boys State; Masonic Lodge #53

District: 26 (Cabell County)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
5thHJR302025 RSProviding term limits for certain constitutional officersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20152025 RSRelating to liability or other insurance coverage provided by the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to any entity for which such coverage is permissive under state codePending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
8thHB21222025 RSSales Tax Exemption for Certain Hygiene and Infant Products Pending Subcommittee on Revenue
4thHB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuseSigned by Governor
2ndHB21252025 RSRelating to defining a newborn safety devicePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB21302025 RSRelating to setting the rate the Public Employees Insurance Agency shall pay for servicesPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB23492025 RSTo offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxonePending
10thHB23822025 RSCamping ban on certain public property. Pending Committee on Rules
7thHB24382025 RSMake all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road forcePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
7thHB24392025 RSProvide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteriesPending Subcommittee on Courts
2ndHB24732025 RSIncreasing and maintaining the bracketed tax rates on the privilege of establishing or operating a health maintenance organizationPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB24932025 RSCreating the Sound Science in Regulations ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
10thHB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more daysPending
7thHB25072025 RSTo modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirementPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement SystemPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB25432025 RSRequiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rulesPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB25952025 RSNon Profit Athletics ActSigned by Governor
8thHB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement datePending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB26352025 RSTo ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aidePending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB26422025 RSRelating to establishing a commercial property assessed capital expenditure financing program for localities Pending Standing Committee on Finance
5thHB26582025 RSTo make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their countyPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym membershipsPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB26902025 RSDental Insurance Transparency ActPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
5thHB27202025 RSTo create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization ProgramPending Subcommittee on Economic Development
11thHB27272025 RSRequire at least one person of the WVU Board of Governors and of the West Virginia State University with a background in agriculture or agricultural fieldPending Subcommittee on Higher Education
2ndHB27372025 RSTo establish the Higher Education Heath and Aid GrantPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB27512025 RSTo grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB27622025 RSTobacco Products Excise Tax ActPending Subcommittee on Investments
2ndHB28042025 RSEnhancing penalties for assault on athletic officialsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB28362025 RSRelating to wild animal rehabilitation permitsSigned by Governor
11thHB28392025 RSTo mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female studentsPending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB28642025 RSCreating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and servicesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
8thHB28672025 RSRelating to Small EstatesSigned by Governor
9thHB29232025 RSTo place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
10thHB29242025 RSTo eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB29252025 RSRelating to a statewide panhandling banPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB29582025 RSTo clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher educationPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
5thHB30142025 RSRelating generally to liability of hospital policeBecame Law
4thHB30162025 RSPhoto voter ID.Signed by Governor
4thHB30172025 RSCompliance Audits of Tabulating Equipment Rejected
5thHB30662025 RSTo provide notification to victims when their criminal offenders escape or are released from prisonPending Subcommittee on Homeland Security
LeadHB30672025 RSProtecting patient access to clinician-administered medications. Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB30682025 RSUpdate the regulation of pharmacy benefit managersPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
7thHB30692025 RSMarket pay for TeachersPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB30812025 RSAmend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for older persons auditing certain college classesPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB30822025 RSRelating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support servicePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB30832025 RSRelating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that homePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB30842025 RSCreating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB30852025 RSOral health cancer rightsPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
LeadHB30872025 RSProhibit the practice of white baggingPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB30882025 RSIncrease to minimum of $2000 as the amount recoverable by fire companies from homeowners insurance policies for response to fire callPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
LeadHB30892025 RSMandate the use of WV DMV electronic lien and title system for certain entities and personsSigned by Governor
LeadHB30902025 RSRelating to coverage for the treatment of stutteringPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB30922025 RSRelating to financial assistance available for a prescription drugPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB30932025 RSTo provide for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB30942025 RSRemoving liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalizationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB30952025 RSRelating to financial exploitation of a person in recoveryPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB30962025 RSRelating to requiring the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to inspect office-based medication-assisted treatment programs at least every 24 monthsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
9thHB31032025 RSEncouraging retired persons to move into West Virginia Pending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB31152025 RSRelating to expungement of criminal records Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB31162025 RSRelating to incestPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB31302025 RSTo increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animalsPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
11thHB31322025 RSTo change the requirements of dog breeding operationsPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
6thHB31872025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial IntelligenceSigned by Governor
2ndHB31962025 RSTeledentistry Practice ActPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
3rdHB32222025 RSTo require doctors that grant medical cannabis cards have a physical location withing the state of WVPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB32362025 RSRe-establish a long term psychiatric/mental health assistance hospital/facility/homePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB32682025 RSModifing the rules for transferring studentsPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB32902025 RSTo fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB34112025 RSRelating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissionsSigned by Governor
LeadHB34432025 RSRelating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB34922025 RSRelating to municipal economic opportunity development districts. Signed by Governor
3rdHB35052025 RSRelating to insurancePending Committee on Rules
9thHB35062025 RSRelating to contributions to the retirement system for judges of courts of record. Pending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB35162025 RSRelating to limit of liability through Board of Risk ManagementPending
3rdHB35172025 RSRelating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governmentsSigned by Governor
2ndHB35182025 RSRelating to the Medicaid Waiver expansion programPending
3rdHB35202025 RSExpiring funds to the surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, Office of EnergyPending
LeadHB35212025 RSExpiring funds to the surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, Consumer Protection Recovery FundPending Standing Committee on Finance