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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)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
2ndSB42025 RSProhibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstancesPending Senate Military Committee
LeadSJR42025 RSProtection of Right to Bear Arms AmendmentPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1072025 RSRelating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreementsPending Senate Natural Resources
LeadSB1092025 RSCreating program to reward citizens for information on drug traffickingPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB1102025 RSCreating Medicaid state plan amendment to provide cost sharing for certain populationsPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB1122025 RSProhibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any electionPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1272025 RSEstablishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV lawPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1282025 RSPreventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than MedicaidSigned by Governor
LeadSB1292025 RSEstablishing Medicaid cost containment measuresPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB1302025 RSPrioritizing medical services for Medicaid beneficiaries in WV be delivered within statePending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB1312025 RSModifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WVPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1322025 RSRelating to county economic opportunity development districtsPending Senate Economic Development Committee
LeadSB1332025 RSProhibiting ranked choice voting in elections Pending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1342025 RSProhibiting camping in public placesPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB1352025 RSPrecluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leasesPending Senate Agriculture Committee
4thSB1542025 RSProhibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schoolsSigned by Governor
LeadSB2002025 RSPlacing limitations on concealed carry permitPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB2012025 RSAnti-Racism Act of 2025Pending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB2022025 RSEstablishing crime of sexual assault in fourth degreePending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB2032025 RSMaking syringe exchange services programs unlawfulPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB2042025 RSRelating to opioid treatment programsPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB2052025 RSPrompt Payment Act of 2025Pending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB2062025 RSPrecluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leasesPending Senate Agriculture Committee
LeadSB2072025 RSProhibiting certain funding and involvement or attendance of minors to drag showsPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB2082025 RSMountain Homes ActPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB2092025 RSCreating WV Guardian ProgramPending Senate Education Committee
LeadSB2132025 RSEstablishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV lawPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB2812025 RSRelating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreementsPending Senate Natural Resources
LeadSB2882025 RSLimiting liability of employers for persons whose criminal records are expungedPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB4432025 RSAuthorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensingSigned by Governor
LeadSB4442025 RSEstablishing 3-year mandatory prison sentence for person convicted of illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugsPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB4452025 RSPermitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds Pending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB4462025 RSEstablishing branch banks and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation requirementsPending Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
LeadSB4492025 RSPermitting compressed air and rimfire shooting teams in public schoolsSigned by Governor
LeadSB4502025 RSEstablishing WV Guardian ProgramPending Senate Education Committee
LeadSB4512025 RSEnhancing retirement payout for state employees who have been drawing defined retirement benefits for at least 12 yearsPending Senate Pensions Committee
LeadSB4732025 RSLimiting medical monitoring damagesPending Senate Judiciary Committee
4thSB4762025 RSRelating to permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure FundPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB5012025 RSRelating to loan formPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB5062025 RSRelating to enhanced pay for certain teachersPending Senate Rules Committee
5thSB5352025 RSRaleigh County Economic Opportunity Development District Pending Senate Economic Development Committee
LeadSB5362025 RSRelating to county economic opportunity development districts Pending Senate Economic Development Committee
LeadSB5422025 RSRelating to violations and penalty for standalone methadone treatment programs or clinicsPending
LeadSB5432025 RSClarifying oversight by Attorney General of political subdivision’s hiring of private attorney under contingency fee or contract to suePending Senate Judiciary Committee
3rdSB5492025 RSEliminating income tax on qualified tipped wages Pending Senate Finance Committee
3rdSB5522025 RSRelating to Certified Business Expansion Development ProgramPending
LeadSB5552025 RSRelating to public sector unionsPending Senate Government Organization Committee
LeadSB5562025 RSProhibiting requirement of certain immunizations as condition of being foster parentPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB5632025 RSProviding members of State Teachers Retirement System are absent from service while serving as officer with statewide professional teaching associationPending Senate Pensions Committee
LeadSB5642025 RSProhibiting voters not affiliated with major political party from voting ballot of political party in primary electionPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB5722025 RSProhibiting spending authority for money used by board or commission that retains labor positionPending Senate Government Organization Committee
LeadSB5752025 RSDefining community air monitoringPending Senate Government Organization Committee
7thSB5882025 RSRelating to WV Food Freedom ActPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
3rdSB5922025 RSRelating generally to aboveground storage tanksPending
13thSB6172025 RSDiscouraging gang activitySigned by Governor
LeadSB6252025 RSRelating to judges disqualifying themselves in certain instancesPending Senate Judiciary Committee
5thSB6272025 RSRemoving prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parksSigned by Governor
7thSB6292025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employeesPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
11thSB6332025 RSProtecting Kids from Porn ActPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB7302025 RSEstablishing Forest Carbon RegistryRejected
19thSB7402025 RSEstablishing Stop Squatters ActPending Senate Judiciary Committee
4thSB7432025 RSAdjusting percentage of tax retained by clerk of county commission for certain purposesPending Senate Finance Committee
13thSB8412025 RSProhibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioningPending Senate Judiciary Committee
11thSB8532025 RSClarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditorPending Senate Government Organization Committee
2ndSB8662025 RSRequiring WV Board of Education to promulgate legislative rule in consultation with WV Board of Physical TherapyPending
11thSB9432025 RSClarifying apiaries are protected agricultural operationsPending Senate Rules Committee