West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR42: Memorializing life of Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick
Status: Passed both chambers, February 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 13, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 42 (By Senators Morris, Smith (Mr. President), Azinger, Barnhart, Barrett, Barlett, Chapman, Charnock, Clements, Deeds, Fuller, Garcia, Grady, Hamilton, Hart, Helton, Jeffries, Martin, M. Maynard, Z. Maynard, Oliverio, Phillips, Queen, Roberts, Rose, Rucker, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Thorne, Weld, Willis, Woelfel and Woodrum) [Introduced February 13, 2026] Memorializing the life of the Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick, coal miner, welder, teacher, businessman, Mason, former West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, former member of the West Virginia Senate, statesman, and dedicated public servant. Whereas, The Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick was born April 25, 1944, at #4 mine on Leatherwood Creek, near Bergoo, West Virginia, son of the late D. Walter and Cleo (Blevins) Helmick; and Whereas, The Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1963 and furthered his education at Marshall University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, Hobart Technical Center, Lincoln Welding School, and Mendenhall School of Auctioneering; and Whereas, The Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick initially followed in his father's footsteps, working as a coal miner and later went on to teach welding at Pocahontas County High School; and Whereas, The Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick operated Allegheny Lodge Enterprises, where he bottled spring water, such as "Minnehaha Mist"; and Whereas, The Honorable Walter …
Sponsors
- Morris, Robbie (R, 11) · primary sponsor
- Smith, Randy E. (R, 14)
- Azinger, Mike (R, 03)
- Barnhart, Trenton (R, 03)
- Barrett, Jason (R, 16)
- Bartlett, T. Kevan (R, 08)
- Chapman, Laura Wakim (R, 01)
- Charnock, Anne B. (R, 17)
- Clements, Charles H. (R, 02)
- Deeds, Vince (R, 10)
- Fuller, Scott (R, 05)
- Garcia, Joey (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Roll No. 85)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
Votes
- Adopted (Roll No. 85) (February 16, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Date Introduced, Bill Tracking », Floor Activity, Roll Call Votes, Short Title, Committee Activity, Sponsor, All Same As
Common questions
- What is SR42?
- SR42 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Memorializing life of Honorable Walter Dolph Helmick.
- What is the status of SR42?
- Passed both chambers as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (February 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR42?
- Morris, Robbie (R, 11), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR42?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
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