SB583Introduced in the Senate
Creating emeritus physician license
Introduced by Tom Takubo, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to create an emeritus physician license for retired physicians. The bill provides that when granted, a license is valid for life, unless revoked by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
Where it stands
To House Government Organization
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 329) · March 4, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 328)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 329)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Government Organization
To House Government Organization
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