The scope of legislative immunity includes, but is not limited to, the following legislative acts:(1) Introducing and voting for legislation;(2) Failing or refusing to vote or enact legislation;(3) Voting to seat or unseat a member;(4) Voting on the confirmation of an executive appointment;(5) Making speeches;(6) Enforcing the rules of the Senate or House of Delegates or the joint rules of the Legislature;(7) Serving as a member of a committee or subcommittee;(8) Conducting hearings and developing legislation;(9) Investigating the conduct of executive agencies;(10) Publishing and distributing reports;(11) Composing and sending letters;(12) Drafting memoranda and documents;(13) Lobbying other legislators to support or oppose legislation;(14) Abolishing personnel positions; and(15) Hiring and firing employees.
West Virginia Legal Code