West Virginia SenateSB 526
Creating Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act
Failed 14–17Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Apr 12, 2025: Lets pharmacists prescribe certain non-controlled drugs after a positive rapid test for flu, COVID-19 or RSV, or to refill an expired epinephrine injector prescription, with physician notification and a 30-day supply limit within six months. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Floor amendment rejected
The tally
Yes 14 · No 17 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 17 | 3 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 12 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Ben QueenR12Yes
- Bill HamiltonR11Yes
- Charles ClementsR2Yes
- Eric TarrR4Yes
- Jack WoodrumR10Yes
- Mike OliverioR13Yes
- Robbie MorrisR11Yes
- Rupie PhillipsR7Yes
- Ryan WeldR1Yes
- Tom TakuboR17Yes
- Vince DeedsR10Yes
- Former memberRYes
The full roll (34)
Yes 14
- Ben QueenR12
- Bill HamiltonR11
- Charles ClementsR2
- Eric TarrR4
- Jack WoodrumR10
- Joey GarciaD13
- Mike OliverioR13
- Mike WoelfelD5
- Robbie MorrisR11
- Rupie PhillipsR7
- Ryan WeldR1
- Tom TakuboR17
- Vince DeedsR10
- Former memberR
No 17
Not voting 3
- Darren ThorneR15
- Glenn JeffriesR8
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.