Published each year, the Blue Book is an extensive guide containing information on current officials in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government; federal officers, including the president, congressional representatives and judges; and, political leaders, including party committee chairs and members. The books, published in odd-numbered years and the 2000 edition, include photographs and biographies of these officials. This publication also contains information on state and federal agencies; postal information; the Constitutions of the United States and West Virginia; and, considerable information on counties, municipalities and various organizations.

2017-2018 Blue Book

Frontice (p. I-VIII)
Section 1: Executive (p. 1-330)
Section 2: Legislative (p. 331-508)
Section 3: Judicial (p. 509-546)
Section 4: Constitutional (p. 547-642)
Section 5: Institutions (p. 643-690)
Section 6: Federal (p. 691-766)
Section 7: Press, Television & Radio, Postal (p. 767-780)
Section 8: Political (p. 781-872)
Section 9: Counties (p. 873-942)
Section 10: Municipalities (p. 943-1038)
Section 11: Departmental, Statistical & General Information (p. 1039-1116)

2015-2016 Blue Book

Frontice (p. I-XIV)
Section 1: Executive (p. 1-336)
Section 2: Legislative (p. 337-512)
Section 3: Judicial (p. 513-542)
Section 4: Constitutional (p. 543-628)
Section 5: Institutions (p. 629-676)
Section 6: Federal (p. 677-752)
Section 7: Press, Television & Radio, Postal (p. 753-766)
Section 8: Political (p. 767-876)
Section 9: Counties (p. 877-946)
Section 10: Municipalities (p. 947-1042)
Section 11: Departmental, Statistical & General Information (p. 1043-1116)
Section 12: Index (p. 1117-1134)


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First printed in 1982 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Capitol's dedication, this publication contains archival pictures, photographs and detailed accounts of the Statehouse's history - from its early locations and a devastating fire to Cass Gilbert's vision, its awe-inspiring construction in Charleston and the intricate details that citizens continue to enjoy today. The book also includes information on the Governor's Mansion and a summary of statistical figures concerning the Capitol.

Created as a guide for students participating in the Legislature's Page Program, this book provides valuable information on the members of the Senate and House of Delegates, including their photographs and seating charts. It also details students' responsibilities while serving as pages and important rules to follow while in the Chambers. In addition, the book includes Capitol maps, an explanation of the legislative process and historical information on West Virginia.

Printed daily, this is the official record of the proceedings that take place each day while the Senate is in session. The Journal follows the Order of Business and details floor actions on any legislation up for introduction, amendment or passage. In addition, the results of all roll call votes are shown. For added convenience, the Senate Daily Journals are now available online.

Senate Bound Journal

Senate Journal, 2024, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2024, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2024, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2024, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2023, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2023, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2023, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2022, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2022, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2022, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2022, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2021, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2021, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2021, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2021, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2020, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2020, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2020, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2020, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2019, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2019, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2019, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2019, Volume 4

Senate Journal, 2018, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2018, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2018, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2018, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2017, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2017, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2017, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2017, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2016, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2016, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2016, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2016, Volume 4 Senate Journal, 2015, Volume 1 Senate Journal, 2015, Volume 2 Senate Journal, 2015, Volume 3 Senate Journal, 2014 Senate Journal, 2013

Printed daily, the Senate Topical Index contains a list of all bills introduced by subject and includes short titles of each measure. The Senate Bill History, also printed daily, is a numerical listing of all bills introduced, including short titles, sponsor(s), notation of companion House bills and an updated history of Senate and House action from introduction through approval or veto by the governor. These publications are available online.

The Acts of the Legislature of West Virginia is the official compilation of the bills and resolutions passed by both houses each session and which have subsequently become law. As the Legislature's record keeper, the Clerk of the House of Delegates is charged with preparing, organizing and distributing this publication. A limited number of these bound publications can be purchased for a fee.

Acts of the Legislature

2020s ACTS 2024 - V. 1 | V. 2 | V. 3 ACTS 2023 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2022 - V. 1 | V. 2 | V. 3 ACTS 2021 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2020 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2	2010s ACTS 2019 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2018 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2017 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2016 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2015 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2014 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2013 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2012 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2011 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2010 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2	2000s ACTS 2009 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2008 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2007 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2006 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2005 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2004 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2003 - V. 1 | V. 2 | 2ES ACTS 2002 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2001 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 2000 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2	1990s ACTS 1999 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1998 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1997 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1996 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1995 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1994 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1993 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1992 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1991 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1990 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2
1980s ACTS 1989 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1988 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1987 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1986 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1985 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1984 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1983 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1982 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1981 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1980 - Vol. 1	1970s ACTS 1979 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1978 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1977 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1976 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1975 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1974 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1973 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1972 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1971 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1970 - Vol. 1	1960s ACTS 1969 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1967-1968 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1965-1966 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1963-1964 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1961-1962 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1959-1960 - Vol. 1	1950s ACTS 1959-1960 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1957-1958 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1955-1956 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1953 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1951 - Vol. 1
1940s ACTS 1949 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1947 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1945 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1943 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1941 - Vol. 1	1930s ACTS 1939 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1937 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1935 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1933 - Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 ACTS 1931 - Vol. 1	1920s ACTS 1929 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1927 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1925 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1923 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1921 - Vol. 1	1910s ACTS 1919 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1917 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1916 - 3ES ACTS 1915 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1913 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1911 - Vol. 1
1900s ACTS 1909 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1908 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1907 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1905 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1904 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1903 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1901 - Vol. 1	1890s ACTS 1899 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1897 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1895 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1893 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1891 - Vol. 1	1880s ACTS 1889 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1887 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1885 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1883 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1882 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1881 - Vol. 1	1870s ACTS 1879 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1877 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1875 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1872-73 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1872 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1871 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1870 - Vol. 1
1860s ACTS 1869 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1868 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1867 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1866 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1865 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1864 - Vol. 1 ACTS 1863 - Vol. 1	MISCELLANEA CONSTITUTION AND SCHEDULE ADOPTED IN CONVENTION AT CHARLESTON - APRIL 9TH, 1872 SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS 1863-1998 - INDEX ACTS 1929 - Municipal Charters ACTS 1925 - Municipal Charters ACTS 1921 - Municipal Charters ACTS 1919 - Municipal Charters

A more abbreviated publication than the Blue Book, this manual is updated every two years and contains photographs and biographies of the current governor and legislators. It also contains the names of congressional representatives, elected state officials, judicial officers, legislative staff, members of the press, former governors and past legislators. In addition, each manual includes statistical information on population, legislative rules, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United States and West Virginia.

Published daily, this is the official record of the proceedings that take place each day while the House of Delegates is in session. The Journal follows the Order of Business and details floor actions on any legislation up for introduction, amendment or passage. In addition, the results of all roll call votes are shown. The House Daily Journals are available online.

House Bound Journal

House Journal, 2021, Volume 1 House Journal, 2021, Volume 2 House Journal, 2021, Volume 3 House Journal, 2020, Volume 1 House Journal, 2020, Volume 2 House Journal, 2020, Volume 3 House Journal, 2019, Volume 1 House Journal, 2019, Volume 2 House Journal, 2019, Volume 3 House Journal, 2019, Volume 4 House Journal, 2018, Volume 1 House Journal, 2018, Volume 2 House Journal, 2018, Volume 3

House Journal, 2017, Volume 1 House Journal, 2017, Volume 2 House Journal, 2017, Volume 3 House Journal, 2017, Volume 4 House Journal, 2016, Volume 1 House Journal, 2016, Volume 2 House Journal, 2016, Volume 3 House Journal, 2016, Volume 4 House Journal, 2015, Volume 1 House Journal, 2015, Volume 2 House Journal, 2015, Volume 3

The House Topical Index contains a list of all bills introduced by subject and includes short titles of each measure and is normally published weekly during session. The House Abstract, normally published daily during session, is a numerical listing of all bills introduced, including short titles, sponsor(s), notation of companion Senate bills and an updated history of Senate and House action from introduction through approval or veto by the governor. These publications are available online.

Updated for each new Legislature, this publication contains photographs and contact information for all members of the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. In addition, the directory lists the leadership of each chamber and memberships of all standing committees. The pocket-sized booklet also contains general information regarding the Senate and House; the toll-free telephone number and official Web site address for the Legislature; and, an address format for constituents to use when writing their representatives.

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Membership Directory - 2025
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Often used for educational purposes, this pamphlet illustrates the process through which legislation advances before it becomes a state law as it walks the reader through each step. Complete with photographs of the Senate and House Chambers, this publication contains detailed summaries of the various stages of the legislative process, including introduction of the bill, committee study, floor action and action by the Governor. It also includes a table with graphics depicting each of the steps.

On the web: A Bill Becomes Law

Recently updated, this book contains the names, parties and home counties of all women who have served in the West Virginia Senate or House of Delegates. This publication begins in 1922, when just one woman served in the House, and spans through the years to the present Legislature, in which 22 women currently serve - two in the Senate and 20 in the House.

Chronology of Women

A comprehensive reference tool for any interested citizens or Capitol visitors, this packet contains a map of the Capitol, which includes room numbers for all legislators; seating charts for the Senate and House Chambers; Senate, House and Congressional district maps; photographs and contact information for all members of the Legislature; and, phone numbers and addresses for Congressional representatives. Also included are toll-free telephone numbers and Web site addresses for state agencies, colleges and universities. This packet can be downloaded online.

Information Packet - 2025
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Information Packet (1ES) - 2023
Information Packet - 2023
Information Packet - 2022
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Information Packet (1ES) - 2019
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Profiling the Legislature's five internship programs, which provide opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students from in-state institutions, this brochure includes descriptions of interns' duties, eligibility requirements, the duration of each program and the number of available positions. For students wishing to receive application deadline information or ask any questions about the programs, this publication contains telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing addresses for each program's contact person.

On the web: Legislature's Internship Program