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West Virginia House of DelegatesHB 4577

Relating to driver’s licenses

Passed 88–7Crossed party lines

What it does: On the version voted Mar 14, 2026: Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles commissioner to seek reciprocal agreements with Ireland and Japan so their lawfully present citizens may drive in West Virginia on valid home licenses. Requires insurance compliance, allows fees, and says recognition does not register holders to vote. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Passed House

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The tally

Yes 88 · No 7 · Not voting 5

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats360
Republicans8515

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (100)

Yes 88

No 7

Not voting 5

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.