Education: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science; National Board Certified in Mortuary Arts and Sciences; Tyree School of Real Estate; NACo High Performance Leadership Academy; County Leadership Institute, NACo and Cambridge Leadership Associates; The Mountain State Land Use Academy, West Virginia University; Community Leadership Academy, West Virginia University
Occupation: Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Restorative Artist
Spouse: Debra A. “Debbie” (Brookman) Woodrum
Children: three children, one granddaughter
Parents: Joan (Briers) Woodrum Monroe and the late Dr. Jack Woodrum M.D
Religion: Baptist
Town of Birth: Hinton, WV
Affiliations: National Funeral Directors Association; West Virginia Funeral Directors Association; Life Member, National Rifle Association; Lions International
SPONSORED LEGISLATION, 2025Senator Woodrum was the Lead Sponsor of 176 bills | |||
| Bill | Title | Status | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 7 | Creating crime of desecration of deceased human body | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 30 | Requiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate | Pending | |
| SB 52 | Relating to exemptions from excise taxes | Pending | Finance |
| SB 140 | Clarifying when excess funds accumulated by boards are to be transferred to General Revenue Fund | Pending | Finance |
| SB 141 | Authorizing DNR Director to enter into certain agreements with federal agencies | Pending | |
| SB 142 | Mountain Bike Responsibility Act | Pending | |
| SB 224 | Authorizing Division of Forestry director to contract and manage forest land | Pending | |
| SB 225 | Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers | Signed | |
| SB 226 | Prohibiting ranked choice voting in any election held in WV | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 227 | Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program | Pending | |
| SB 228 | Restricting driving in left lane of multi-lane highways in WV | Pending | |
| SB 229 | WV Sexual Assault Survivors' Child Protection Act | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 230 | Relating to DNA collection from those convicted of crimes | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 231 | Clarifying when funds accumulated by boards may be transferred to General Revenue Fund | Pending | Finance |
| SB 232 | Repealing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations | Pending | Agriculture |
| SB 233 | Establishing rebate for registration fees for hybrid vehicles | Pending | |
| SB 234 | Increasing value at which municipal property must be sold through public auction | Pending | |
| SB 235 | Authorizing DMV to provide images of certain individuals to Secretary of State for voter identification | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 236 | Distributing funds to volunteer fire departments in counties with excess levy or fees | Pending | |
| SB 237 | Designating certain law-enforcement officers as special Natural Resources police officers | Pending | |
| SB 238 | Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board | Pending | |
| SB 239 | Second Look Sentencing Act | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 301 | Department of Administration rule relating to general administration of records management and preservation | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 302 | Department of Administration rule relating to retention and disposal scheduling | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 303 | Department of Administration rule relating to management of records maintained by Records Center | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 304 | Department of Administration rule relating to exemptions from management services provided by Fleet Management Division | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 305 | Department of Administration rule relating to financial services reporting | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 306 | Information Services and Communications Division rule relating to plan of operation | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 307 | Information Services and Communications Division rule relating to telecommunications payments by spending units | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 308 | Office of Technology rule relating to plan of operation | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 309 | Office of Technology rule relating to telecommunications payments made by state spending units | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 310 | Public Defender Services rule relating to payment of fees and reimbursement of expenses for court-appointed attorneys | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 311 | DEP rule relating to hazardous waste management system | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 312 | DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 313 | DEP rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 314 | DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 315 | DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 316 | DEP rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 317 | DEP rule relating to underground injection control | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 318 | DEP rule relating to water pollution control permit fee schedules | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 319 | Department of Health rule relating to public water systems | ||
| SB 320 | Department of Health rule relating to statewide trauma and emergency care system | ||
| SB 321 | Department of Health rule relating to fatality and mortality review team | ||
| SB 322 | Department of Health rule relating to vital statistics | ||
| SB 323 | Department of Health rule relating to emergency medical services | ||
| SB 324 | Department of Health rule relating to Primary Care Support Program | ||
| SB 325 | Authorizing Department of Health to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| SB 326 | Department of Health rule relating to growers and processors of Medical Cannabis Program | ||
| SB 327 | Department of Health rule relating to laboratories of Medical Cannabis Program | ||
| SB 328 | Department of Health rule relating to dispensaries of Medical Cannabis Program | ||
| SB 329 | Department of Health rule relating to Safe Harbor Letter for Medical Cannabis Program | ||
| SB 330 | Department of Health rule relating to critical access hospitals | ||
| SB 331 | Department of Human Services rule relating to Recovery Residence Certification and Accreditation Program | ||
| SB 332 | Department of Human Services rule relating to pilot program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance | ||
| SB 333 | Office of Inspector General rule relating to hospital licensure | ||
| SB 334 | Office of Inspector General rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure | ||
| SB 335 | Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction rule relating to protocol for law-enforcement response to child abuse and neglect | ||
| SB 336 | Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| SB 337 | Division of Protective Services rule relating to ranks and duties of officers within membership of division | ||
| SB 338 | State Emergency Response Commission rule relating to Emergency Planning Grant Program | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 339 | State Police rule relating to cadet selection | ||
| SB 340 | State Police rule relating to WV State Police Career Progression System | ||
| SB 341 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to private club licensing | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 342 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to sale of wine and hard cider | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 343 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to tobacco products in vending machines | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 344 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 345 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to retail enforcement of select plant-based derivatives and derivative products, including hemp and kratom | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 346 | Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 347 | Insurance Commissioner rule relating to Medicare Supplement Insurance | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 348 | Lottery Commission rule relating to WV Lottery Sports Wagering Rule | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 349 | Tax Department rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 350 | Tax Department rule relating to alternative resolution of tax disputes | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 351 | Tax Department rule relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 352 | Tax Department rule relating to exchange of information pursuant to written agreement | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 353 | DOH rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads | ||
| SB 354 | DOH rule relating to use of state rights-of-way and adjacent areas | ||
| SB 355 | DOH rule relating to transportation of hazardous wastes on roads and highways | ||
| SB 356 | DOH rule relating to small wireless facilities on state rights-of-way | ||
| SB 357 | DMV rule relating to actions affecting driving privileges | ||
| SB 358 | Authorizing Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| SB 359 | DMV rule relating to handicapped placards | ||
| SB 360 | DMV rule relating to Safety and Treatment Program | ||
| SB 361 | DOH rule relating to State Vehicle Title, Registration, and Relicensing Project of 2018 | ||
| SB 362 | Parkways Authority rule relating to supporting electronic toll collection and enforcement | ||
| SB 363 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to state aid for fairs and festivals | ||
| SB 364 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry | ||
| SB 365 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to licensing and other fees | ||
| SB 366 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to WV manufacture-grade milk | ||
| SB 367 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to employment references, employment inquiries, and background checks | ||
| SB 368 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to WV fish processing | ||
| SB 369 | Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| SB 370 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to Rural Rehabilitation Program | ||
| SB 371 | Department of Agriculture rule relating to raw milk | ||
| SB 372 | Board of Architects rule relating to registration of architects | ||
| SB 373 | Board of Architects rule relating to fees for registration of architects | ||
| SB 374 | State Auditor rule relating to Local Government Purchasing Card Program | ||
| SB 375 | State Auditor rule relating to private trust companies | ||
| SB 376 | Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to operation of certain salons and schools | ||
| SB 377 | Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to schedule of fees | ||
| SB 378 | Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to schedule of fines | ||
| SB 379 | Board of Chiropractic Examiners rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | ||
| SB 380 | Board of Dentistry rule relating to continuing education requirements | ||
| SB 381 | Board of Dentistry rule relating to mobile dental facilities and portable dental units | ||
| SB 382 | Election Commission rule relating to regulation of campaign finance | ||
| SB 383 | Board of Funeral Service Examiners rule relating to funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements | ||
| SB 384 | Massage Therapy Licensure Board rule relating to general provisions | ||
| SB 385 | Board of Medicine rule relating to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain applicants | ||
| SB 386 | Board of Occupational Therapy rule relating to fees for services rendered by board | ||
| SB 387 | Board of Occupational Therapy rule relating to competency standards for advanced practice by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants | ||
| SB 388 | Board of Occupational Therapy rule relating to request for waiver of licensing fees for certain individuals | ||
| SB 389 | Board of Occupational Therapy rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | ||
| SB 390 | Board of Occupational Therapy rule relating to telehealth practice requirements and definitions | ||
| SB 391 | Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain applicants | ||
| SB 392 | Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy | ||
| SB 393 | Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act | ||
| SB 394 | Board of Pharmacy rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits | ||
| SB 395 | Board of Pharmacy rule relating to application of waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals | ||
| SB 396 | Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensures and fee waivers | ||
| SB 397 | Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification | ||
| SB 398 | Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board rule relating to renewal of licensure or certification | ||
| SB 399 | Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board rule relating to requirements for registration and renewal of appraisal management companies | ||
| SB 400 | Real Estate Commission rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and conduct of brokerage business | ||
| SB 401 | Real Estate Commission rule relating to application of waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 402 | Real Estate Commission rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial license eligibility determination | ||
| SB 403 | Board of Registered Nurses rule relating to requirements for registration, licensure, and professional misconduct | ||
| SB 404 | Board of Respiratory Care rule relating to criteria for licensure | ||
| SB 405 | Board of Respiratory Care rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | ||
| SB 406 | Board of Respiratory Care rule relating to telehealth practice requirements and definitions | ||
| SB 407 | Board of Sanitarians rule relating to practice of public health sanitation | ||
| SB 408 | Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to speech-language pathology and audiology assistants | ||
| SB 409 | Hope Scholarship Board rule relating to Hope Scholarship Program | ||
| SB 410 | State Conservation Committee rule relating to State Conservation Committee grant program | ||
| SB 411 | Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to certification, recertification, and training of EMT-Miners and certification of EMT-M instructors | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 412 | DNR rule relating to transporting and selling wildlife parts and pelts | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 413 | DNR rule relating to boating | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 414 | DNR rule relating to special boating | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 415 | DNR rule relating to public use of campgrounds and campsites in WV state parks, forests, and rail trails | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 416 | DNR rule relating to special projects and grants for WV state parks, forests, and rail trails | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 417 | DNR rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 418 | DNR rule relating to general hunting | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 419 | DNR rule relating to special waterfowl hunting | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 420 | DNR rule relating to special fishing | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 421 | DNR rule relating to catching and selling baitfish | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 422 | DNR rule relating to falconry | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 479 | Relating to forms and disclosures to Ethics Commission | Pending | |
| SB 480 | Allowing licensed substitute and full-time teachers to serve as parent volunteers without additional background check | Pending | |
| SB 481 | Allowing off-duty law-enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and public school events | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 482 | Certified Professional Midwife Licensing and Regulation | Pending | |
| SB 483 | Increasing civil penalties for failure to file required campaign finance reports | Pending | |
| SB 484 | Relating to disclosures and penalties associated with use of synthetic media and artificial intelligence | Pending | |
| SB 485 | Exempting West Virginia Secretary of State from competitive bidding process | Signed | |
| SB 486 | Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections | Signed | |
| SB 487 | Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls | Signed | |
| SB 488 | Clarifying definition of electioneering | Rejected | |
| SB 489 | Relating to election law violation complaints and procedures | Pending | |
| SB 490 | Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia | Signed | |
| SB 491 | Relating to reporting requirements and spending thresholds for expenditures on elections | Pending | |
| SB 492 | Removing outdated provisions governing political committees | Signed | |
| SB 493 | Removing the amount limitations on contributions to all political committees | Pending | |
| SB 494 | Expanding time frame for certain electioneering communication reporting requirements | Pending | |
| SB 495 | Requiring contact information for chair of political committee | Pending | |
| SB 522 | Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of limited liability companies by Secretary of State | Signed | |
| SB 523 | Requiring candidates for municipal offices to file campaign financial statements and financial reports | Pending | |
| SB 524 | Clarifying persons permitted to be present in polling place during election period for non-voting activities | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 525 | Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations by Secretary of State | Signed | |
| SB 589 | Providing pay increases to members of judiciary | Pending | Finance |
| SB 595 | Creating Mountain Bike Responsibility Act | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 690 | Authorizing county commissions to increase compensation of elected county officials | Pending | |
| SB 699 | Protecting environment and humans from geo-engineering experiments | Pending | |
| SB 700 | Relating to effects on regular levy rates when appraisal results in tax increase and public hearings | Pending | Finance |
| SB 701 | Classifying forestry equipment for levy purposes | Pending | Finance |
| SB 732 | Relating generally to medical cannabis | Pending | |
| SB 801 | Creating WV Public Waterway Access Act | Pending | |
| SB 802 | Establishing system for tracking receipt and status of absentee voter ballots | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 881 | Modifying authority of certain higher education entities to sell and transfer property | Pending | |
| SB 892 | Relating to property valuation | Pending | |
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