SB897Introduced in the Senate
Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require the licensure or certification of alcohol and drug counselors.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 674) · March 14, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
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 Health and Human Resources then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass, 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. 345)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Government Organization
To House Government Organization
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 589)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 674)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/19/2026
To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb897 h go am _1 (amendment)
- sb897 hfa phillips 3-11 _1 (amendment)
- sb897 hfa phillips 3-12 _2 (amendment)
- sb897 hfa phillips 3-12 _2 adopted (amendment)
- sb897 hfa pushkin 3-12 (amendment)
- sb897 hfa pushkin 3-12 adopted (amendment)
- sb897 hfa phillips 3-11 _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb897 h go am _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb897 hfat phillips 3-12 (amendment)
- sb897 h go am _1 as amended (amendment)
- sb897 hfat phillips 3-12 adopted (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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