SB945Introduced in the Senate
Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough
Introduced by Ryan Weld, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit the Adjutant General to pay employees during a federal government shutdown or furlough.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - 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: Passed Senate (Roll No. 473) · March 11, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
2
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 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Military
Introduced in Senate
To Military
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 219)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Finance
To House Finance
With title amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 396)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House title amendment (Voice vote)
Passed Senate (Roll No. 473)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/13/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
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