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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Senator Eric J. Tarr

(R) Putnam County

Contact Information

Email:
eric.tarr
@wvsenate.gov
Capitol Phone:
304-357-7901

Capitol Office:
Room 465M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Home Address:
    P.O. Box 1098 Scott Depot, WV 25560
    Scott Depot, WV
    WV 25560
  • Home Phone: 304-202-4276
  • Education: Bachelor of Health Science, MBA, Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Public Service: Policy Advisor to West Virginia Chairman of Senate Health; Policy Advisor to West Virginia Senate Majority Leader
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • Spouse: Natalie Tarr
  • Children: 3
  • Parents: Larry and Brenda Tarr
  • Religion: Christian
  • Affiliations: Member, Putnam County Rotary Club; Board Member, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce; Member, West Virginia Physical Therapy Association

District: 4 (Putnam County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
SB42025 RSProhibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances2ndPendingMIL
SJR42025 RSProtection of Right to Bear Arms AmendmentLeadPendingJUD
SB1072025 RSRelating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreementsLeadPendingNRS
SB1092025 RSCreating program to reward citizens for information on drug traffickingLeadPendingFIN
SB1102025 RSCreating Medicaid state plan amendment to provide cost sharing for certain populationsLeadPendingHHR
SB1122025 RSProhibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any electionLeadPendingJUD
SB1272025 RSEstablishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV lawLeadPendingJUD
SB1282025 RSPreventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than MedicaidLeadSigned
SB1292025 RSEstablishing Medicaid cost containment measuresLeadPendingHHR
SB1302025 RSPrioritizing medical services for Medicaid beneficiaries in WV be delivered within stateLeadPendingHHR
SB1312025 RSModifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WVLeadPendingJUD
SB1322025 RSRelating to county economic opportunity development districtsLeadPendingECD
SB1332025 RSProhibiting ranked choice voting in elections LeadPendingJUD
SB1342025 RSProhibiting camping in public placesLeadPendingJUD
SB1352025 RSPrecluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leasesLeadPendingAGR
SB1542025 RSProhibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools4thSigned
SB2002025 RSPlacing limitations on concealed carry permitLeadPendingJUD
SB2012025 RSAnti-Racism Act of 2025LeadPendingJUD
SB2022025 RSEstablishing crime of sexual assault in fourth degreeLeadPendingJUD
SB2032025 RSMaking syringe exchange services programs unlawfulLeadPendingHHR
SB2042025 RSRelating to opioid treatment programsLeadPendingHHR
SB2052025 RSPrompt Payment Act of 2025LeadPendingFIN
SB2062025 RSPrecluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leasesLeadPendingAGR
SB2072025 RSProhibiting certain funding and involvement or attendance of minors to drag showsLeadPendingJUD
SB2082025 RSMountain Homes ActLeadPendingFIN
SB2092025 RSCreating WV Guardian ProgramLeadPendingEDU
SB2132025 RSEstablishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV lawLeadPendingJUD
SB2812025 RSRelating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreementsLeadPendingNRS
SB2882025 RSLimiting liability of employers for persons whose criminal records are expungedLeadPendingJUD
SB4432025 RSAuthorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensingLeadSigned
SB4442025 RSEstablishing 3-year mandatory prison sentence for person convicted of illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugsLeadPendingJUD
SB4452025 RSPermitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds LeadPendingJUD
SB4462025 RSEstablishing branch banks and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation requirementsLeadPendingBNK
SB4492025 RSPermitting compressed air and rimfire shooting teams in public schoolsLeadSigned
SB4502025 RSEstablishing WV Guardian ProgramLeadPendingEDU
SB4512025 RSEnhancing retirement payout for state employees who have been drawing defined retirement benefits for at least 12 yearsLeadPendingPEN
SB4732025 RSLimiting medical monitoring damagesLeadPendingJUD
SB4762025 RSRelating to permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund4thPendingFIN
SB5012025 RSRelating to loan formLeadPendingFIN
SB5062025 RSRelating to enhanced pay for certain teachersLeadPendingRUL
SB5352025 RSRaleigh County Economic Opportunity Development District 5thPendingECD
SB5362025 RSRelating to county economic opportunity development districts LeadPendingECD
SB5422025 RSRelating to violations and penalty for standalone methadone treatment programs or clinicsLeadPendingSUD
SB5432025 RSClarifying oversight by Attorney General of political subdivision’s hiring of private attorney under contingency fee or contract to sueLeadPendingJUD
SB5492025 RSEliminating income tax on qualified tipped wages 3rdPendingFIN
SB5522025 RSRelating to Certified Business Expansion Development Program3rdPendingEPW
SB5552025 RSRelating to public sector unionsLeadPendingGOV
SB5562025 RSProhibiting requirement of certain immunizations as condition of being foster parentLeadPendingHHR
SB5632025 RSProviding members of State Teachers Retirement System are absent from service while serving as officer with statewide professional teaching associationLeadPendingPEN
SB5642025 RSProhibiting voters not affiliated with major political party from voting ballot of political party in primary electionLeadPendingJUD
SB5722025 RSProhibiting spending authority for money used by board or commission that retains labor positionLeadPendingGOV
SB5752025 RSDefining community air monitoringLeadPendingGOV
SB5882025 RSRelating to WV Food Freedom Act7thPendingHHR
SB5922025 RSRelating generally to aboveground storage tanks3rdPending
SB6172025 RSDiscouraging gang activity13thSigned
SB6252025 RSRelating to judges disqualifying themselves in certain instancesLeadPendingJUD
SB6272025 RSRemoving prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parks5thSigned
SB6292025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employees7thPendingHHR
SB6332025 RSProtecting Kids from Porn Act11thPendingJUD
SB7302025 RSEstablishing Forest Carbon RegistryLeadREJ
SB7402025 RSEstablishing Stop Squatters Act19thPendingJUD
SB7432025 RSAdjusting percentage of tax retained by clerk of county commission for certain purposes4thPendingFIN
SB8412025 RSProhibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning13thPendingJUD
SB8532025 RSClarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditor11thPendingGOV
SB8662025 RSRequiring WV Board of Education to promulgate legislative rule in consultation with WV Board of Physical Therapy2ndPending
SB9432025 RSClarifying apiaries are protected agricultural operations11thPendingRUL