Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr.
HR 9 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late West Virginia House Delegate Douglas John Skaff Jr. It expresses the House of Delegates' condolences to his family and commemorates his service, including his roles as a delegate representing multiple districts and as Minority Leader. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, acknowledging his career in public service, business, and community leadership. It was unanimously adopted by the House on February 5, 2026, the same day it was introduced.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
Floor votes · House of Delegates Feb 5, 2026
How they voted
90–0
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 99
Feb 5, 2026
D
Democratic9
100% Yea
R
Republican90
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by House (Roll No. 49)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 97 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roger Hanshaw
RRepublican
Co
Adam Burkhammer
RRepublican
Co
Adam Vance
RRepublican
Co
Andy Shamblin
RRepublican
Co
Anitra Hamilton
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Bill Bell
RRepublican
Co
Bill Flanigan
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
Bob Fehrenbacher
RRepublican
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