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State Capitol Information

Building Hours
The Capitol is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Holidays.

Capitol Maps
Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls.

Telephone
A West Virginia State Government telephone directory is available through the Department of Administration in: https://www.wv.gov/Documents/StateGovernmentDirectory.pdf

WV State Agencies directory can be found via the wv.gov web portal: https://www.wv.gov/Pages/agencies.aspx

Capitol Tours
State Capitol tours, and tours of the Governor’s Mansion are available for guests, school groups, etc., by calling Capitol Tours & Information - (304) 558-4839

Individuals and groups may also tour the nearby Culture Center and West Virginia State Museum - (304) 558-0220

Accessibility
All public entrances to the State Capitol are wheel chair accessible.

Dispensary
The Dispensary is located on the main level near the Rotunda. Health care professionals are available during the legislative session; a nurse is available throughout the year. Please call (304) 558-3663.

Food
The Capitol Complex Food Court is located in the basement of the main capitol building. It is open Monday-Friday - 7:00am - 1:30pm. Menus, contact information and more are available through the Food Court's website: https://www.wvcapitolfoodcourt.com/

Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is provided between the Capitol Complex and the Laidley Field parking area in three shifts, a morning shift, a midday shift and an afternoon shift. The shuttle departs from Laidley Field starting at 6:45 a.m. All other shifts the shuttle starts at Building 3. The last run of the day begins at 5:15 p.m. Each complete run of the shuttle is approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic lights and traffic.

The shuttle does not operate typically between 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The Schedule also includes a number to call if more information or assistance is needed. The stops include: Laidley Field, Capitol Parking Garage {North Side}, Building 3 {North Side}, Building 5, Building 6, Capitol Building East Wing, Capitol Building West Wing & Cultural Center Entrances. The shuttle bus is handicapped accessible.

Access to Galleries
All citizens are welcome to observe legislative floor sessions from any of the three galleries located in each chamber.

Directions to the Capitol
From points North: Take I-77 South to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points East: Take I-68 West to I-79 South, then to I-77 South. Take the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points South: Take I-77 North to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn left off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points West: Take I-64 East to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

How to Contact your Legislator

Web site:
Membership contact information is available on the Legislature’s Web site. Citizens can search to find their House and Senate lawmakers through our lawmaker search.

Phone:
Toll Free - 1-877-565-3447

Write:
The Honorable (member’s name)
West Virginia Senate/House of Delegates
Room ____ , Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

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State Capitol Information

    › Building Hours
    › Capitol Map
    › Telephone
    › Capitol Tours
    › Handicapped Access
    › Dispensary
    › Food
    › Shuttle Service
    › Access to Galleries
    › Directions to Capitol
    › Contact Lawmakers

Legislative Process

    › Composition of the Legislature
    › Terms of Office & Eligibility
    › Sessions of the Legislature
    › Presiding Officers
    › Floor Leaders
    › Caucuses
    › Bill Development
    › Introduction of a Bill
    › Bill Sponsorship
    › Introduction of Bills by Request
    › Bill Carryover
    › Amendments to Bills
    › Substitute Bills (Com. Sub.)
    › Originating Bills in Committee
    › The Acts of the Legislature

Committee Process

    › Types of Committees
       › Standing Committees
       › Select Committees
       › Committee of the Whole
       › Conference Committees
       › Subcommittees
       › Interim Committees
       › Oversight/ Investigative
    › Committee Sessions
    › Authority of Committee
    › Committee Meetings & Hearings
    › Order of Consideration of Bills
    › Committee Procedure
    › Roll Call
    › Consideration of Bills
    › Amendments
    › Committee Report
    › Minority Report
    › Supplemental Report
    › Hearings
    › Citizen Members
    › Public Access

Floor Action

    › Daily Order of Business
    › Reading of Bills
    › Action by the Governor
    › Successful Bills
    › Resolutions
    › Methods of Voting
    › Required Votes
    › Floor Publications
    › Privileges of the Floor

Legislative Terms


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