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Roger Hanshaw (R - Clay, 062)

Speaker of the House



CONTACT

roger.hanshaw@wvhouse.gov

Capitol Office:
Room 228M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305
Capitol Phone: (304) 340-3210


Roger Hanshaw Biography

Date of Birth: March 24th, 1980

Education: West Virginia University, B.S.; West Virginia University College of Law, J.D.; University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. in Chemistry

Occupation: Attorney

Spouse: Kirsten

Children: Kathryn and Rebecca

Religion: Baptist

Town of Birth: Charleston, WV

Affiliations: West Virginia State Bar; West Virginia Bar Association; West Virginia Farm Bureau; American Chemical Society; National Association of Parliamentarians

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

CHAIR: Rules

INTERIM COMMITTEES:
CHAIR: Government and Finance
CHAIR: Post Audits Subcommittee
CHAIR: Special Investigations
CHAIR: West Virginia Fusion Center Oversight Committee


DISTRICT 062


District Counties: Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer

 

SPONSORED LEGISLATION, 2026

Speaker Hanshaw was the Lead Sponsor of 66 bills
BillTitleStatusCommittee
HB 4014Workforce Readiness and Opportunity ActPendingFinance
HB 4015Tourism Development Act Credit.Pending
HB 4016Historic Rehab Building Credit Act PendingFinance
HB 4017Faith Based PartnershipPending
HB 4018Enhancing Flood Resiliency DisbursementsPending
HB 4019Relating to Personal income Tax ReductionPendingFinance
HB 4020Removing Full Time Requirement for Health OfficersPending
HB 4021Bring them Home Fund.PendingFinance
HB 4022CPS AllocationPASS
HB 4023Relating to Updating Corporate Net Income Tax definitionsPendingFinance
HB 4024Relating to Updating Personal Income Tax definitionsPendingFinance
HB 4025Exempting certain employees from the classified civil service system PASS
HB 4027Budget BillPending
HB 4717Supplemental Appropriation for Rural Health Transformation ProgramPendingFinance
HB 4740 Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation ProgramPending
HB 4765Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay RaisePASS
HB 5011Allow removal of complaints from HRC to Circuit CourtPendingJudiciary
HB 5210Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.PendingFinance
HB 5276Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce-Division of Economic Development from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePendingFinance
HB 5277Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities-Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePending
HB 5278Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Division of Human Services from the Unappropriated BalancePending
HB 5279Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education-Hope Scholarship Program from Excess Lottery SurplusPendingFinance
HB 5280Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce-Workforce West Virginia from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePending
HB 5281Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce-Division of Forestry from the Unappropriated BalancePending
HB 5282Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration-Public Defender Services from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePendingFinance
HB 5283Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Adminstration-Travel Management from the Unappropriated BalancePendingFinance
HB 5284Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Adoption, Foster Care, and Adult Services from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePending
HB 5285Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Bureau for Social Services from the Unappropriated BalancePending
HB 5286Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security-Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation from the Unappropriated Surplus BalancePendingFinance
HB 5287Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Child Support Enforcement Fund from Special RevenuePendingFinance
HB 5288Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund from Special RevenuePending
HB 5289Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-Capitol Improvements Fund from Special RevenuePendingFinance
HB 5290Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health-Laboratory Services Fund from Special RevenuePendingFinance
HB 5291Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration - Board of Risk and Insurance Management from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5292Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Bureau for Juvenile Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5293Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Community Mental Health Services from Federal Block Grants.PendingFinance
HB 5294Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Substace Abuse and Treatment from Federal Block Grants.PendingFinance
HB 5295Supplemental Appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services from the Unappropriated Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5296Supplemental Appropriation to the Governor’s Office - Civil Contingent Fund from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5297Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities - William R. Sharpe Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5298Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Revenue- Alcohol Beverage Control Administration from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5299Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Correctional Units from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5300Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5301Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- CHIP from the Unappropriated Balance.Pending
HB 5302Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- Foster Care from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5303Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance - Veterans’ Facilities Support Fund from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5304Supplemental Appropriation to Section 8. Awards for Claims Against the State.PendingFinance
HB 5305Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services from Federal Funds.Pending
HB 5306Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Health Care Provider Tax-Medicaid State Share Fund from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5307Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5308Supplemental Appropriation to the State Board of Education - Hope Scholarship Program from Lottery Surplus.PendingFinance
HB 5309Supplemental Appropriation Expiring Funds from Governor’s Office - Civil Contingent Fund and Appropriating to Governor’s Office - Civil Contingent Fund.PendingFinance
HB 5310Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education - Hope Scholarship Program from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5311Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Office of the Secretary from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5312Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Division of Emergency Management from the Unappropriated Balance.Pending
HB 5313Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration - Office of the Secretary from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5314Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health- The Vital Statistics Account from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5315Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Forestry from Federal Funds.PendingFinance
HB 5316Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Economic Development from the Unappropriated Balance.PendingFinance
HB 5317Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.Pending
HB 5318Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund from Special Revenue.PendingFinance
HB 5364Reforming Boards and CommissionsPASS
HB 5375Truancy Reform ActPendingJudiciary
HB 5381Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy PASS
HB 5412Future Ready Education ActPending
HB 5441Reforming State Personnel SystemPASS

MEDIA

Release TitleDate
Statement from Senate President Randy E. Smith and Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw on Signing of SB 102/24/2026
Legislature Completes Action on Small Business Growth Act 02/16/2026
Speaker Hanshaw Adds Ellington to Senior Leadership01/27/2026
House to Start Session With Focus on Jobs12/09/2025
Statement on behalf of House Speaker Roger Hanshaw08/26/2025
Statement on behalf of House Speaker Roger Hanshaw06/11/2025
SPEAKER THANKS ALL WHO WORKED TO DONATE BERKELEY CRUISERS05/22/2025
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw01/17/2025
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature01/07/2025
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw regarding the death of former legislator Bob Ashley.05/15/2024
House Unveils Extensive Chamber Renovation01/05/2024
Diana Winzenreid Takes Oath of Office06/07/2023
Statement on behalf of President Blair, Speaker Hanshaw04/12/2023
House of Delegates Adjourns From Another History-Making Session 03/12/2023
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Leadership Team:

Returning House Speaker Hanshaw Reveals Session Roles

12/29/2022
Speaker to Call Members Back in Session09/02/2022
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Staff Leadership Changes03/28/2022
House Completes Action on WV Industrial Advancement Act01/11/2022
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw12/28/2021
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw12/16/2021
Statement from House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw10/19/2021
House Passes Historic Single-Member District Bill10/13/2021
Coal Communities Workgroup Listening Tour10/06/2021
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Health Committee Leadership08/03/2021
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Jeffrey Pack’s Resignation07/30/2021
National Legislative Association Selects Dan Greear for Legislative Staff Achievement Award07/29/2021
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw07/09/2021
House Creates Food Insecurity Workgroup06/30/2021
House Creates Coal Community Workgroup06/08/2021
Senate, House Adopt Resolution, Motion to Start Redistricting Process06/07/2021
House Leadership Welcomes Delegate Bates to Republican Caucus05/12/2021
House Leaders Thank Staff, Local Health Officials for Outbreak-Free Session04/21/2021
House of Delegates to Convene for 85th Legislature02/08/2021
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Derrick Evans' Resignation01/09/2021
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Ongoing Events at U.S. Capitol01/06/2021
Howell Named Speaker Pro Tempore for 85th Legislature12/14/2020
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Leadership Team for Upcoming 85th Legislature 12/14/2020
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Resignation of Delegate John Mandt10/03/2020
Legislative Leadership Joins With Governor to Support Major Broadband Expansion Initiative 09/03/2020
House of Delegates Confirms Positive Employee COVID-19 Test Result 07/16/2020
Bipartisan Legislative Leaders Encourage Governor to Close West Virginia’s Schools for Remainder of Year04/02/2020
Bipartisan Legislative Leaders Issue Guidance, Encourage Unity During COVID-19 Pandemic03/23/2020
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Declining to Hear Impeachment Case Appeal10/07/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on the Death of Delegate Sharon Lewis Malcolm09/30/2019
Speaker Hanshaw, Vice-Chairman Linville Praise FCC Chairman's Action on Sprint, T-Mobile Merger05/30/2019
House Leadership Begins Work on Legislation to Improve Education at Local Level 05/15/2019
Leaders Building Consensus on Path Forward for Comprehensive Education Reform 05/13/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Praises Signing of Broadband Expansion Bill 03/27/2019
Legislature Again Passes Balanced Budget Without Need For Extended Session03/08/2019
Statement from House Speaker Roger Hanshaw03/01/2019
West Virginia House Passes Bill to Give State Strongest Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Protections in U.S. 02/26/2019
House Speaker Requests Public Hearing on Comprehensive Education Bill 02/07/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Education Reform Bill 02/04/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on House Leadership's Commitment to West Virginia's Education System01/30/2019
House of Delegates Passes Comprehensive Broadband Expansion & Development Bill 01/28/2019
House Technology & Infrastructure Committee Advances Broadband Expansion Act of 201901/16/2019
House Leadership Continues to Streamline Staff Costs 01/09/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Gov. Justice's State of the State Address 01/09/2019
House, Senate GOP Leaders Unveil 2019 Legislative Agenda01/08/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Filing of Impeachment Case Petition with U.S. Supreme Court01/08/2019
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Additional Leadership Appointments12/18/2018
Speaker Hanshaw Proposes Creation of Technology & Infrastructure Committee12/18/2018
Delegate Linville Appointed to Broadband Enhancement Council12/12/2018
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Key Leadership Appointments12/10/2018
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush 12/04/2018
GOP Delegates Renominate Hanshaw For House Speaker12/02/2018
Speaker Hanshaw Statement On Supreme Court Impeachment Decision10/12/2018
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Death of Delegate Frank Deem10/10/2018
Delegate Ambler Appointed House Chairman of Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding09/11/2018
Media Advisory: Glenville State College Tuition Announcement 12/04/2017
Delegate Hanshaw, Senator Smith Praise Signing of Broadband Bill04/28/2017
House Judiciary Committee to Present Bill to Expand, Enhance Broadband Access03/15/2017
Drawing a Line in the Sand02/23/2016
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