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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Senator Vince Deeds

(R) Greenbrier County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 200W, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Home Address:
    P.O. 7 Renick, WV 24966
    Renick, WV
    WV 24966
  • Home Phone: 304-992-9305
  • Education: Hinton High School (1988) – Virginia Tech (1992) BS in Psychology and Political Science – University of Virginia Masters/Psychology – FBI – Quantico (2008)
  • Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Lewisburg, WV; Director of School Safety for Greenbrier County Schools; Pastor – Sinks Grove Baptist Church
  • Spouse: Michelle (Workman) Deeds
  • Children: Justin Deeds (wife -Claudia) & Tristan Deeds
  • Parents: Janice Deeds & the late Gary Deeds
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Town of Birth: Beckley, WV
  • Affiliations: Masonic Lodge #42 (Lewisburg) – Shriners International

District: 10 (Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, & Summers Counties)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
SJR22025 RSIncorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment7thPendingJUD
SJR62025 RSLegislative Authority to Reduce or Eliminate Ad Valorem Taxes while Mandating Equal or Greater Revenue Replacement for Impacted Communities Amendment7thPendingFIN
SB72025 RSCreating crime of desecration of deceased human body2ndPendingJUD
SB82025 RSProviding additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender6thSigned
SJR82025 RSCitizenship Requirement to Vote in WV Elections Amendment19thPendingJUD
SJR112025 RSSheriff's Succession Amendment3rdPendingJUD
SB192025 RSProviding civil and criminal immunity for use of force in defense of self, real and personal property3rdPendingJUD
SB202025 RSRequiring funding for increased costs to volunteer fire departments and EMS units7thPendingFIN
SB282025 RSRequiring insurance coverage of certain genetic testing without cost sharing2ndPendingFIN
SB302025 RSRequiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate2ndPendingHHR
SB312025 RSRelating to DNA data maintained for law-enforcement purposes2ndPendingFIN
SB372025 RSAllowing certain Teachers Retirement System members to exchange unused leave for monetary compensation4thPendingFIN
SB432025 RSRelating to administration of anesthetics7thPendingHHR
SB502025 RSRequiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections2ndSigned
SB542025 RSRequiring age-appropriate instruction on Holocaust in public schools6thPendingEDU
SB672025 RSAllowing motor vehicle racing on county or municipal roads under certain circumstances3rdPendingEPW
SB762025 RSIncreasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain membersLeadPendingFIN
SB832025 RSAllowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records4thPendingHHR
SB922025 RSGlucagon for Schools Act2ndPendingEDU
SB1002025 RSAllowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit toward retirement5thPendingFIN
SB1052025 RSUpdating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs3rdPendingFIN
SB1212025 RSUpdating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure4thPendingJUD
SB1222025 RSEstablishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula3rdPendingFIN
SB1242025 RSReducing statute of limitations on actions to recover on oral and written contracts2ndPendingJUD
SB1362025 RSIncreasing penalties and parole eligibility requirements for homicide3rdPendingJUD
SB1382025 RSEnhancing penalties for fleeing officer2ndSigned
SB1472025 RSEstablishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death4thPendingJUD
SB1512025 RSCreating crime of assault on police dogs and other public safety animals2ndPendingJUD
SB1542025 RSProhibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools8thSigned
SB1552025 RSEstablishing Summer Feeding for All Program4thPendingFIN
SB1732025 RSPermitting hotels and public lodging establishments to provide human trafficking awareness training for employees3rdPendingJUD
SB1882025 RSIncreasing penalty for voluntary manslaughterLeadPendingJUD
SB1892025 RSAllowing for testimony of spouses in criminal caseLeadPendingJUD
SB1902025 RSIncreasing retirement benefit multiplier of Deputy Sheriff Retirement System ActLeadPendingPEN
SB1912025 RSModifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees LeadPendingPEN
SB1922025 RSUpdating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs LeadPendingPEN
SB1932025 RSClarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increaseLeadPendingGOV
SB1942025 RSModifying parole eligibility for crime of second-degree murderLeadPendingJUD
SB1952025 RSProviding reports to DMV on mental and physical disabilities for driver's licenseLeadPendingJUD
SB1962025 RSLauren's LawLeadSigned
SB1972025 RSLimiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate2ndPendingEDU
SB1982025 RSProhibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography2ndSigned
SB1992025 RSRelating to elementary behavior intervention and safety4thSigned
SB2342025 RSIncreasing value at which municipal property must be sold through public auction2ndPendingGOV
SB2402025 RSUpdating crime of sexual extortion2ndSigned
SB2462025 RSViolent Crime Prevention Act2ndPendingJUD
SB2492025 RSExpanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits2ndPendingFIN
SB2532025 RSCreating Chronic Weight Management Task Force2ndPendingFIN
SB2552025 RSAllowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities2ndPendingEDU
SB2642025 RSAllowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty6thPendingFIN
SB2702025 RSDeclaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency4thSigned
SB2752025 RSRemoving requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent4thSigned
SB2802025 RSDisplaying official US motto in public schools7thSigned
SB2822025 RSModifying provisions for employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage3rdSigned
SB2832025 RSExpanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation3rdSigned
SB2842025 RSRelating to county board of education member orientation and compensation2ndPendingEDU
SB2912025 RSExtending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially2ndSigned
SB2922025 RSAllowing doula services be covered by Medicaid and PEIA2ndPendingFIN
SB4272025 RSPermitting certain teenagers to work without obtaining work permit2ndSigned
SB4302025 RSRelating to cost-sharing requirements for breast examinations3rdPendingFIN
SB4342025 RSRequiring WV Board of Education to implement wearable panic alert system in public schools6thPendingFIN
SB4502025 RSEstablishing WV Guardian Program5thPendingEDU
SB4632025 RSCreating new penalty and procedure for simple possession of certain Schedule I or II substances LeadPendingJUD
SB4642025 RSCreating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor2ndSigned
SB4672025 RSSetting forth requirements for foster child clothing allowancesLeadPendingHHR
SB4722025 RSRequiring transparency from Department of Human ServicesLeadPendingJUD
SB4752025 RSCreating Violent Crime Prevention Act2ndPendingJUD
SB4772025 RSRequiring ambulance, if available, at middle school or high school football game2ndPendingFIN
SB4812025 RSAllowing off-duty law-enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and public school events3rdPendingJUD
SB4842025 RSRelating to disclosures and penalties associated with use of synthetic media and artificial intelligence3rdPendingRUL
SB5002025 RSTransferring audits of volunteer fire departments to Legislative Auditor2ndSigned
SB5062025 RSRelating to enhanced pay for certain teachers12thPendingRUL
SB5082025 RSCreating mental hygiene regions by Supreme Court of AppealsLeadPendingJUD
SB5092025 RSModifying criminal penalties imposed on parent, guardian, or custodian for child abuseLeadPendingJUD
SB5152025 RSRelating to involuntary hospitalization for substance use disorder2ndPendingSUD
SB5162025 RSProviding extra state aid to school districts for students enrolled in extremely remote schools5thPendingFIN
SB5342025 RSClarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs2ndPendingGOV
SB5372025 RSEstablishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program6thSigned
SB5432025 RSClarifying oversight by Attorney General of political subdivision’s hiring of private attorney under contingency fee or contract to sue2ndPendingJUD
SB5452025 RSBanning certain products from food in WV5thPendingRUL
SB5502025 RSRelating generally to Office of State Fire MarshalLeadPendingJUD
SB5582025 RSRequiring computer science course prior to graduation5thPendingFIN
SB5652025 RSRelating generally to practice of optometry9thBL
SB5662025 RSProviding certified law-enforcement officers tuition-free education up to highest tuition rate for public higher education in WV11thPendingFIN
SB5812025 RSRelating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities9thSigned
SB5822025 RSPermitting current campus police officers to participate in WV DNR Police Officer Retirement System2ndPendingPEN
SB5852025 RSRelating to Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act12thPendingFIN
SB5892025 RSProviding pay increases to members of judiciary5thPendingFIN
SB5902025 RSClarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendantsLeadPendingSUD
SB5912025 RSCreating Criminal Forfeiture Process Act to replace West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture ActLeadPendingJUD
SB5952025 RSCreating Mountain Bike Responsibility Act5thPendingJUD
SB5982025 RSPermitting judges to refer parents to prosecuting attorney for making certain false allegations in child custody proceedings3rdPendingJUD
SB6012025 RSRelating to fees and charges for municipality-provided fire servicesLeadPendingFIN
SB6022025 RSRelating to Closed Captioning ActLeadPendingGOV
SB6032025 RSExempting WV campus police officer retirement income from personal income tax after specified date2ndPendingPEN
SB6042025 RSRequiring Department of Human Services to notify PSC that person is eligible for discount on utility bills4thPendingFIN
SB6172025 RSDiscouraging gang activity4thSigned
SB6222025 RSAuthorizing compensation for certain lower court staff4thPendingFIN
SB6302025 RSRelating to reporting duties of county commission regarding ambulance servicesLeadPendingGOV
SB6312025 RSRelating to eligibility for WV Invests Grant ProgramLeadPendingFIN
SB6322025 RSRelating to surprise billing of out-of-network ambulance servicesLeadPendingFIN
SB6332025 RSProtecting Kids from Porn Act4thPendingJUD
SB6522025 RSExpanding cardiac arrest provisions to be applicable to elementary schools3rdSigned
SB6542025 RSCreating WV ALS Care Services Act2ndPendingHHR
SB6562025 RSRelating to impeding, threatening, or harassing first responders2ndPendingJUD
SB6982025 RSRelating to open captioning for motion picturesLeadPendingGOV
SB7012025 RSClassifying forestry equipment for levy purposes2ndPendingFIN
SB7222025 RSCreating WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act5thVETO
SB7272025 RSDirecting study of child welfare system be conducted by independent third party5thPendingJUD
SB7352025 RSRelating to development and operation of broadband within stateLeadPendingGOV
SB7372025 RSCreating WV Farm Equipment Repair Pilot Program2ndPendingFIN
SB7402025 RSEstablishing Stop Squatters Act5thPendingJUD
SB7552025 RSEstablishing WV Secondary School Athletic Trainer and Career Technical Education Program Act2ndPendingFIN
SB7612025 RSCreating Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act4thPendingFIN
SB7652025 RSEstablishing Troops-to-Teachers Program6thSigned
SB8042025 RSRelating to WV Secondary School Activities Commission Reform Act7thPendingEDU
SB8052025 RSPromoting personal agriculture2ndPendingGOV
SB8062025 RSReorganizing several provisions of bail statutesLeadPendingJUD
SB8412025 RSProhibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning5thPendingJUD
SB8442025 RSExempting non-native quail and partridge from game farm requirement if owned for agricultural purposes3rdSigned
SB8532025 RSClarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditor3rdPendingGOV
SB8642025 RSClarifying inference of criminal intent in burglary prosecutionLeadPendingJUD
SB9042025 RSClarifying requirements for Commissioner of Bureau for Public HealthLeadPending
SB9122025 RSRelating to student growth assessment program2ndSigned
SB9392025 RSRelating to testing for substance use disorder2ndPending
SB9432025 RSClarifying apiaries are protected agricultural operations5thPendingRUL
SB9442025 RSCreating WV Child First Advisory Committee5thPendingFIN