West Virginia

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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Decorum on the Chamber Floor, dress code
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	West Virginia's Ethics Commission conducts ethics training which is mandatory for new members
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	Mainly committee chair training

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the President selected and by whom?	Elected	By the members of the body.
Senate	How long are the terms for the President?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?	Open-ended response	1. Preside over the Senate. 2. Appoint the leadership.
Senate	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Appointed	By the President of the Senate.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Preside or perform all the duties of the president in his or her absence.
Senate	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Appointed	By the President of the Senate.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Manage floor action and the flow of legislation.
Senate	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Appointed	By the President of the Senate in coordination with minority party.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Lead the minority party.
Senate	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Appointed	By the President of the Senate.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	To count the votes of the majority party on any given issue.
Senate	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	Yes	One.
Senate	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Appointed	By the President of the Senate in coordination with the minority party.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years.
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	Count the votes of the minority party on any given issue.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Delegates	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Delegates	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By chamber rules
House of Delegates	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	Yes
House of Delegates	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	No
House of Delegates	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Delegates	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Delegates	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Delegates	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	No
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	Caucuses are organized by state political parties.
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	Yes
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	For example: Women's Caucus Sportsmen Caucus Labor Caucus Prayer Caucus And others...

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Delegates	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for West Virginia

The current standing of every West Virginia record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Delegates	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Delegates	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Delegates	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Delegates	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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