West Virginia SenateSB 659
Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units
Passed 27–1
What it does: On the version voted Mar 3, 2026: Bars municipalities from prohibiting at least one accessory dwelling unit by right on lots with a single-family home. Limits size to the lesser of 75% of the home or 1,000 square feet, and bars extra parking or matching-design requirements, except in historic districts. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Passed Senate
The tally
Yes 27 · No 1 · Not voting 6
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Eric TarrR4No
The full roll (34)
Yes 27
- Amy GradyR4
- Anne CharnockR17
- Ben QueenR12
- Bill HamiltonR11
- Brian HeltonR9
- Charles ClementsR2
- Darren ThorneR15
- Glenn JeffriesR8
- Jason BarrettR16
- Jay TaylorR14
- Joey GarciaD13
- Kevan BartlettR8
- Laura ChapmanR1
- Mark MaynardR6
- Mike AzingerR3
- Mike OliverioR13
- Patricia RuckerR16
- Patrick MartinR12
- Randy SmithR14
- Robbie MorrisR11
- Rollan RobertsR9
- Ryan WeldR1
- Scott FullerR5
- Tom WillisR15
- Trenton BarnhartR3
- Vince DeedsR10
- Zack MaynardR7
No 1
Not voting 6
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.