HR 9 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

900
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 99
Feb 5, 2026
D Democratic9
9 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican90
81 Yea 9
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
Photo of Roger Hanshaw
Roger Hanshaw
RRepublican
WV
62
Co
Photo of Adam Burkhammer
Adam Burkhammer
RRepublican
WV
64
Co
Photo of Adam Vance
Adam Vance
RRepublican
WV
35
Co
Photo of Andy Shamblin
Andy Shamblin
RRepublican
WV
59
Co
Photo of Anitra Hamilton
Anitra Hamilton
DDemocratic
WV
81
Co
Photo of Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson
RRepublican
WV
10
Co
Photo of Bill Bell
Bill Bell
RRepublican
WV
8
Co
Photo of Bill Flanigan
Bill Flanigan
RRepublican
WV
4
Co
Photo of Bill Ridenour
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
WV
100
Co
Photo of Bill Roop
Bill Roop
RRepublican
WV
44
Co
Photo of Bob Fehrenbacher
Bob Fehrenbacher
RRepublican
WV
11