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Senate President Randy Smith, R-Preston, announced his leadership team and major committee chairmen and vice-chairmen for the upcoming 2025 Regular Session. The newly chosen leadership team assumed their responsibilities upon being sworn in on January 8.
Senator Patrick Martin, R-Lewis, will serve as Majority Leader. He represents the 12th Senatorial District and was first elected to the Senate in 2020. He previously served two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Senator Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, will serve as Majority Whip. He represents the 14th Senatorial District and was elected to the Senate in 2022.
“I’m proud of the team we have put together for the upcoming session,” Smith said. “I knew that I wanted fresh perspectives and a new approach to how we work as a team to address the challenges that are facing West Virginia. Each one of our committee chairmen and vice chairmen brings a unique perspective to the table and I am very excited about the work that we will accomplish together.”
Finance
Chairman – Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley
Vice-Chairman – Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh
Judiciary
Chairman – Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha
Vice-Chairman – Senator Tom Willis, R-Berkeley
Education
Chairman – Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason
Vice-Chairman – Senator Charles Clements, R-Wetzel
Health and Human Resources
Chairman – Senator Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio
Vice-Chairman – Senator Vince Deeds, R-Greenbrier
Government Organization
Chairman – Senator Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson
Vice-Chairman – Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers
