Matthew Rohrbach
Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 26
Background
- Lives in
- Huntington
Speaker Pro Tempore, representing District 26 (Cabell County); a gastroenterologist at HIMG.
Photo: West Virginia Legislature
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored an enacted tax on managed care organizations.In office
Lead sponsor of HB 5459 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to a tax on managed care organizations". Status on the member page: Signed.
ReportMatthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of DelegatesGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5459 · wvlegislature.gov
“Relating to a tax on managed care organizations”
Education
Sponsored enacted college tuition waivers for senior auditors.In office
Lead sponsor of HB 5110 (2026 regular session), titled "Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes". Status on the member page: Signed.
ReportMatthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of DelegatesGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5110 · wvlegislature.gov
“Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes”
Economy & jobs
Supports job creation as the region's top priority.
Interview answer before the May primary.
ReportLocal candidates vying for seats in WV House of Delegates discuss prioritiesNews coverage · The Herald-Dispatch · herald-dispatch.com
“The main issue in our region is job creation, economic growth.”
Health & human services
Sponsored enacted emeritus licenses for retired physicians.In office
Lead sponsor of HB 5325 (2026 regular session), titled "Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria.". Status on the member page: Signed.
ReportMatthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of DelegatesGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5325 · wvlegislature.gov
“Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria.”
Sponsored updated regulation of pharmacy benefit managers.In office
Lead sponsor of HB 5109 (2026 regular session), titled "Update the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers". Status on the member page: Pending.
ReportMatthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of DelegatesGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5109 · wvlegislature.gov
“Update the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers”
Sponsored funding for the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative.In office
Lead sponsor of HB 5108 (2026 regular session), titled "To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative". Status on the member page: Pending.
ReportMatthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of DelegatesGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5108 · wvlegislature.gov
“To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative”
All sources (4)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Cabell County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Local candidates vying for seats in WV House of Delegates discuss priorities
News coverage · The Herald-Dispatch · herald-dispatch.com
- Matthew Rohrbach, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates
Government record · West Virginia Legislature · wvlegislature.gov
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