Education: B.A., Marshall University, History; J.D., West Virginia University
Occupation: Lawyer
Spouse: Julia
Children: Michael and Matthew; Grandchildren Colin, Mady and Carter
Religion: Catholic
Town of Birth: Hurricane, WV
Affiliations: St. Joseph Catholic Church
SPONSORED LEGISLATION, 2023Senator Woelfel was the Lead Sponsor of 12 bills | |||
| Bill | Title | Status | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 8 | Clarifying that tenancy includes persons who reside in sober living home | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 36 | Authorizing child or child care tax credit | Pending | Finance |
| SB 88 | Permitting medical marijuana be prescribed in edible form | Pending | Health and Human Resources |
| SB 89 | Requiring hospitals to staff qualified personnel to perform sexual assault forensic exams | Signed | |
| SB 90 | Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 124 | Authorizing child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention program and in-service training in child sexual abuse prevention | Pending | Education |
| SB 140 | Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 147 | Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County | Rejected | |
| SB 228 | Mandating extended supervision for persons convicted of stalking and related felonious acts | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 306 | Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program | Pending | Education |
| SB 537 | Eliminating marital exception to criminal prosecution of sexual assault offenses | Pending | Judiciary |
| SB 666 | Placing cap on maximum penalty that may be imposed for first-degree robbery | Pending | Judiciary |
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