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State Delegate
Jordan Bridges
(R) - West Virginia
West Virginia House District 33
In Office - Started: 12/01/2022

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HB2836 Relating to wild animal rehabilitation permits AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §20-2D-1, §20-2D-2, §20-2D-3, §20-2D-4, §20-2D-5, §20-2D-6, §20-2D-7, §20-2D-8, and §20-2D-9, all relating to authorizing rehabilitation of wildlife, establishing a system for issuing permits for persons to provide rehabilitation of orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife; setting forth a purpose for the legislation; defining certain terms; establishing qualifications and duties of wildlife rehabilitators; providing for the issuance of permits by the Division of Natural Resources; listing criteria for revocation of permits; establishing criminal penalties and fines for violations; and providing that the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may propose legislative rules. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR41 Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day” Proclaiming November 7th to be designated annually as "Clergy Appreciation Day" in West Virginia in tribute to those who, through their unwavering commitment to service and faith in God, strive to enrich the lives of the people in their congregations and communities. Dead
HCR8 PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 23-009/01-000.12 () (23A027), (37.83239, -82.03453) locally known as WHITMAN CREEK BOX BEAM, carrying CR 009/01 over COPPERAS MINE FORK in Logan County the "U.S. Army PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR88 Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees Recognizing and honoring the First Responders Honor Board’s nominees of the Medal of Valor. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR85 Lavern “Mousey” Testerman Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number: 30-010/01-000.02 () (30A050), (37.55534, -81.96599) locally known as Wharncliffe Box Beam, carrying CR 010/01 over Bens Creek in Mingo County, the "U.S. Army Corporal Lavern “Mousey” Testerman Memorial Bridge". Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2720 To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §5B-2R-1, §5B-2R-2, §5B-2R-3, §5B-2R-4, §5B-2R-5, §5B-2R-6, §5B-2R-7, §5B-2R-8, §5B-2R-9, and §5B-2R-10, relating to creating the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program for a period of five years; defining terms; finding that there are challenges facing the counties in which the southern coalfields are located; establishing the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program; providing that the program will terminate five years after this section goes into effect; establishing revitalization council to organize and prioritize state resources and technical assistance for these counties; directing revitalization council to develop strategies to stimulate economic activity in and around the municipalities in Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties in coordination with certain contributing partners to the extent possible; directing revitalization council to annually report; directing Department of Economic Development and revitalization council to facilitate economic development incentives for the counties in which the southern coalfields are located; authorizing Department of Economic Development or other state body to provide state property and equipment to businesses investing in the counties of the southern coalfield area of the state at a reduced cost; providing that the program shall prioritize West Virginia's natural resources, industries, businesses, raw materials, agricultural commodities, and reliable forms of energy. Dead
HCR78 Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway Requesting the Division of Highways to make the completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway, in its entirety a high priority project. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2736 Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention A BILL to amend and reenact §24C-1-2, §24C-1-2a, §24C-1-3, and §24C-1-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention. Dead
HB2688 Abolish the tax on overtime pay The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income tax on overtime pay. Dead
HCR40 A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment Requesting and directing the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to locate and identify land in the Flatwoods area suitable for development into facilities for public entertainment, amusement and tourism, identify and secure sources of funding for their development, and to also solicit and locate private as well as public developers to invest in the facilities. Dead
HB3310 To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that utility companies absorb the costs associated with maintenance and upgrades without passing that cost on to customers. Dead
HCR72 Recognizing Black Lung Awareness Month. Proclaiming March "Black Lung Awareness Month" in West Virginia to both pay tribute to those who have or are suffering from coal worker’s pneumoconiosis and to help reduce the risk of black lung disease in coal miners; Dead
HB2835 Relating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment Clearinghouse A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5A-6-8, relating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment Clearinghouse; establishing its purposes, policies, and standards; providing for its funding; and establishing reporting requirements. Dead
HB3502 Appropriations from the state Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Income Tax Reserve Fund be utilized to initiate investments in flood prevention initiatives to reduce the impact of severe flooding The purpose of this bill is to jumpstart the state's State Resiliency and Flood Protection Act to allow the Resiliency Office to begin the work off assisting areas of the state prone to flooding to undertake actions to reduce or prevent future flooding. Dead
HB3332 To allow certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction The purpose of this bill is to remove the sunset date on the provision granting the right of first refusal granted to land reuse agencies and municipal land banks for acquiring certain tax-delinquent properties that permits these entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction. Dead
HB3491 Relating to per diem jail costs The purpose of this bill is to limit county responsibility for certain jail costs to 30 days from the date of incarceration when an inmate, incarcerated for a felony conviction, is awaiting transportation to a state correctional facility for a 60-day evaluation period. Dead
HB3466 Installing emergency alert stations at rest areas The purpose of this bill is to install emergency alert stations at rest areas and welcome centers in this state. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for the Division of Highways to install "blue light" towers. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date. Dead
HB3468 Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments The purpose of this bill relates to pension benefits which are exempt from income taxation. The bill adds Division of Natural Resources police, deputy sheriffs, full-time firefighters, and municipal police officers into the class of law-enforcement officers exempted. Dead
HB3442 Relating to deadly force The purpose of this bill is to provide a complete defense from civil and/or criminal prosecution against persons lawfully using force in defensive actions. Dead
HB3421 To secure West Virginia baseload coal generation and ratepayer protection The purpose of this bill is to set operational capacity requirements for electric utility generators and units, require the maintenance of 45 days' worth of base fuel supply, list required actions for power-generating utilities, and actions required of the Public Service Commission. Dead
HB3319 Restoring Sanity Act The purpose of this bill is to establish the Restoring Sanity Act; prohibit a school district, a public charter school, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, or any employee of the aforementioned entities from providing instruction in, requiring instruction in, making part of a course, or requiring a statement or affirmation by any employee certain concepts; prohibit a state institution of higher education and an employee of a state institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to take instruction in, or include in the curriculum of any required course, or require a statement or affirmation by any student or employee that certain concepts are factual and accurate or must be held as a belief of the student or employee; provide that county board and public charter school employees are not required to use student’s preferred pronoun when referring to the student if the preferred pronoun is not consistent with the student’s biological sex; prohibit a state institution of higher education from establishing, sustaining, supporting, or staffing a diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or office; and declare the policy of the state that the administrations of state institutions of higher education, and their administrative units, be officially neutral with regard to certain widely contested opinions. Dead
HB3049 Community School Parent Choice Act The purpose of this bill relates to the creation of the Community School Parents' Choice Act. The bill ensures that parents of students in schools under consideration for closure and consolidation shall be provided with a means to prevent closure or consolidation. Finally, the bill provides for a 10 year sunset date. Dead
HB3302 Relating to state contracts regarding homeless The purpose of this bill is to require entities that contract with the State of West Virginia to distribute funds for homeless shelters to have a board of directors with a member of that board representing each region of the state. Dead
HB3309 Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of services The bill authorizes sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of service. Dead
HB3280 Authorize the Department of Human Services to transfer state facilities to regional mental health centers or intellectual disability facilities The purpose of this bill is to authorize The Department of Human Services to transfer comprehensive community mental health centers and comprehensive intellectual disability facilities to regional mental health centers or regional intellectual disability facilities. Dead
HB3219 Permitting certain nonviolent offenders to be able to carry firearms. The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the right to bear arms is a constitutional right and to provide when persons convicted of non-violent crimes may have their rights to bear arms reinstated. The bill also clarifies what constitutes a crime of violence and provides protection for residents in the exercise of their constitutional rights. Dead
HB3184 Local Government Freedom Act The purpose of this bill is to provide political subdivisions the authority to hire the lowest responsible bidder enter into project labor agreements. Dead
HB3186 WV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia First The purpose of this bill relates to putting West Virginia first. The bill requires employers that receive a local labor utilization waiver to hire at the same qualifications and rates provided to Workforce West Virginia; clarifies West Virginia Jobs Act applicability to all public improvement construction projects including West Virginia Development Authority pilot projects; and requires that Division of Labor establish a public database of records from employers performing work on public improvement contracts. Dead
HB3194 To provide a pay increase for the West Virginia Capitol Police and support staff of Capitol police The purpose of this bill is to provide a $15,000 pay increase to capitol police and a $7,500 pay increase to capitol police staff. Dead
HB3106 To increase the Deputy Sheriff retirement multiplier from 2.75 to 3.0 The purpose of this bill is to increase the multiplier for the deputy sheriff retirement accrued benefit from two and a half percent to three percent. Dead
HB3105 Matching the Deputy Sheriff’s retirement to corrections at 20 years of service The purpose of this bill is to permit deputy sheriffs to retire after 20 years of honorable and actual service, with full benefits. Dead
HB3185 Taxpayer Protection Act The purpose of this bill is to create the Taxpayer Protection Act designed to ensure that individual taxpayers are not misclassified. Dead
HB3100 Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of State Police The purpose of this bill is to change the awards and benefits to dependents of State Police officers who must take disability retirement to better match the awards and benefits of the dependents of State Police retirants who serve twenty years without disability retirement. Dead
HB3109 Relating to the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims in this section does not apply to or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. Dead
HB3103 Encouraging retired persons to move into West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to encourage retirees to move to West Virginia by exempting monetary benefits from retirement income from personal income tax. Dead
HB3110 Allotting counties $5,000 per deputy position to only be used for deputy pay raises The purpose of this bill is to provide funding to counties in the amount of $5,000 per deputy position in that county to be used exclusively for deputy pay raises. Dead
HB3102 To change the amount of days in a school year from 180 to 160. The purpose of this bill is to set the school calendar to 160 days of instruction. Dead
HB3137 Relating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locate Dead
HB3101 To change the beginning of the school year to the Tuesday after Labor Day and the end of the school year to the Friday before Memorial Day. The purpose of this bill is to establish that the educational instructional term for students shall begin no earlier than the Tuesday after Labor Day and conclude no later than the Friday before Memorial Day. Dead
HB3107 Creating WV Black Lung Program The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Black Lung Program and granting entitlement for pain and suffering for occupational pneumoconiosis. Dead
HB3115 Relating to expungement of criminal records The purpose of this bill is to authorize expungement of criminal records relating to qualifying misdemeanors following completion of pre-trial diversion or deferred adjudication. Dead
HB3074 Change Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State The purpose of this bill is to update the voter list information for noncommercial use by requiring the inclusion of change audit data as part of the information provided in the voter lists for the election cycle subscription service. Dead
HB2884 Relating to valuation of specialized high-technology property The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section establishing valuation of specialized high-technology property. Dead
HB2423 To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veterans benefits except as permitted under Federal Law The purpose of this bill is to provides that a person may not receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters except as permitted under federal law. It also provides that a person may not receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to provide services related to veterans' benefits matters. It provides that a person seeking to receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters must, before rendering any services, memorialize in a written agreement that is signed by both parties and that complies with federal regulations all terms regarding the payment of fees for services rendered. It provides that a person may not receive excessive or unreasonable fees for services related to veterans' benefits matters. A violation of the provisions of the bill constitutes a violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and protection Act §46A-6-1 et seq. of this code. Dead
HB2699 To eliminate the dog tax The purpose of this bill is to repeal the sections of code relating to dogs being subject to taxation. Dead
HB3050 Community School Funding Formula Revision Act The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the Community School Funding Formula Revision Act. Dead
HB3055 To require Public Service Commission to hear requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and issue a recommendation to legislature The purpose of this bill is to limit the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to holding hearings on rate adjustment requests by public electrical utilities, to make recommendations to the Legislature, and to require that electric utility rate adjustments be approved by the Legislature. Dead
HB3019 To require parental notification of certain immunization-related items by public school districts any time school-related immunization notifications or letters are sent to parents The purpose of this bill is to provide for school-related immunization notifications. Dead
HB3021 Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities The purpose of this bill is to ensure competition among electric service providers in West Virginia and providing that the Department of Commerce is the proper agency to determine whether West Virginia should adopt a plan for competition. Dead
HB3018 Banning state participation in Kyoto protocols and Paris Accord The purpose of this bill is to ban state participation in the Kyoto Protocols and Paris Accord. Dead
HB3005 West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2025 The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2025. Dead
HB2993 Coal Based Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth The purpose of this bill is to establish the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2025 to facilitate coke production and steel-making in the state. Dead
HB2888 Relating to road maintenance and repair The purpose of this bill relates generally to road maintenance and repair. Dead
HB2975 Changes to the practice of optometry The purpose of this bill relates to the practice of optometry. The bill defines terms. The bill removes obsolete areas of the code. The bill defines contract provisions. The bill permits a licensee to perform certain procedures trained by an approved by an accredited body. Dead
HB2995 Fueling Modern Life The purpose of this bill is to abolish the provisions in §22-5-1 et seq., Air Pollution Control in the code and in lieu thereof, establish the Fueling Modern Life Act, stating Legislative findings and establishing state policy relating to carbon dioxide. Dead
HB2940 Prohibit parking meters on handicapped spaces The purpose of this bill is to prohibit parking meters at handicapped spaces and eliminating late or overdue parking tickets for individuals with disabilities. Dead
HB2815 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for the crimes of murder in the second degree; modifying the parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of first degree murder; and modifying eligibility for attempted crimes of murder in the first and second degree. Dead
HB2714 Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state. The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum distance from residences and certain infrastructure for wind turbines in order for the commission to award a siting certificate for a wind energy system. Dead
HB2482 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts The purpose of this bill is to allow youths and those carrying a Class Q special hunting permit to take antlered deer. Dead
HB2741 Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning and testing in all classrooms for students in grade three and below. Dead
HB2799 Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace The purpose of this bill is to protect workers who defend themselves or others from an attack from another from termination of employment. Dead
HB2682 Modifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s Compensation The purpose of this bill is to establish a set of payment guidelines for pulmonary massive fibroids without current pulmonary impairment in order to care for those who face future impairment that would otherwise fall outside of the timeframe for filing a complaint Dead
HB2652 To create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act The purpose of this bill is to establish the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates conditions for government to search or seize physical or digital property from a third party. The bill defines illegal searches and seizures. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date. Dead
HB2650 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. The purpose of this bill is to allow persons who have a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in or on the grounds of any primary or secondary educational facility. Dead
HB2700 To modify requirements of Funeral Service Directors/Embalmers The purpose of this bill is to modify the education and apprenticeship requirements to obtain a license for funeral directors and embalmers. Dead
HB2716 Create a credit against the severance tax to encourage private companies to make infrastructure improvements to highways, roads and bridges in this state The purpose of this bill is to create a credit against the severance tax to encourage private companies to make infrastructure improvements to highways, roads and bridges in this state. The bill limits the total amount of road and highway infrastructure improvement credits which can be certified by the Secretary of Transportation. The bill seeks to encourage greater capital investment in coal production and processing facilities. The bill will increase economic opportunity in this state. The bill authorizes the claiming of the credits. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date. Dead
HB2673 To require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individual The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the practice of civil asset forfeiture. Dead
HJR22 To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section one-b, article X thereof, relating to homestead exemption increase; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. Dead
HB2713 Relating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a wind power project is not a pollution control facility for purposes of §11-6A-1 et seq. of this code and is taxed as real property. Dead
HB2698 To repeal the requirement for automobile inspection. The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that automobiles be inspected. Dead
HB2477 To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees The purpose of this bill is to provide a 20 percent cost-of-living adjustment for retired public employees and school personnel. Dead
HB2613 Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses The purpose of this bill is to increase and modify sentences for certain controlled substances offenses; make certain offenses ineligible for suspension, probation, or alternative sentencing; make possession of Schedule I and II narcotics and methamphetamine a felony; authorize reduction from felony to misdemeanor under certain circumstances; declare a minimum period of 10 years' incarceration for the offense of drug delivery death; require inert substances mixed with controlled substances to be considered a controlled substance for purposes of weight measurement; and set forth a method for measurement where more than one controlled substance is in a mixture. Dead
HB2622 Abolishment and immediate closure of satellite DMV offices The purpose of this bill is to eliminate satellite DMV offices. Dead
HB2611 Relating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections The purpose of this bill is to allow admission as part of West Virginia, localities or territories that are contiguous to the borders of West Virginia. Dead
HB2552 To provide a reduction of the tax for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents The purpose of this bill is to provide a reduction of the business and occupation tax rate for companies who have 75 percent or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents. Dead
HB2553 To exempt the first $20,000 of earnings from the state income tax for West Virginia residents The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of income of resident individuals from personal income taxation. Dead
HB2466 To eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 18 The purpose of this bill is to remove hormone therapy as a means of medical treatment for minors. Dead
HB2467 To eliminate the Personal Income tax in WV The purpose of this bill is to abolish the personal income tax. Dead
HB2469 Relating to “Rain Tax” The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any governmental entity from charging fees for stormwater, rain, or runoff from real property. Dead
HB2510 To allow for the use of drones with thermal imaging for the recovery of big game. The purpose of this bill is to allow for the use of drones with thermal imaging for the recovery of big game. Dead
HB2426 Relating to illegal immigrants The purpose of this bill relates to the punishment of persons with illegal immigration status and determining punishment for first and second offenses. Dead
HB2468 To abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating the Department of Economic Development. Dead
HB2431 Fourth Amendment Restoration Act The purpose of this bill is to prohibit law-enforcement officers and political subdivision officials from utilizing, implementing, adopting, or continuing the use of certain specified surveillance and artificial intelligence technologies. Dead
HB2430 To create state civil liability for pharmaceutical companies for vaccine injuries from the Covid 19 vaccines The purpose of this bill is to allow for pharmaceutical companies to be held liable for injuries resulting from the Covid-19 vaccine. Dead
HB2428 Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders The purpose of this bill is to require a full adversarial hearing before a court of record before a respondent may be prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition, under mandatory provisions in protective order and then only by clear and convincing evidence. The bill also provides for automatic appeal by respondent. Dead
HB2474 To provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). The purpose of this bill is to provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel across all salary scales. Dead
HB2427 Relating to Capitol Carry The purpose of this bill is to change the West Virginia Code to allow concealed carry on and in Capitol grounds. Dead
HB2446 Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms The purpose of this bill is to define acts which constitute infringements of the right to keep and bear arms, to articulate the constitutional limits on such infringements, to declare all such infringements to be against the rights of the people and to be legally void, and to provide remedies for acts taken under the color of federal law. Dead
HB2464 To create the State Bank of West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to create the State Bank of West Virginia as a state-managed depository for bullion and specie within the State Treasurer's office. Dead
HJR15 Property taxes would end at the time that a morgage is paid off unless the property is left abandoned for more than four years Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia by adding thereto a new section, designated §10-1d, permitting the Legislature to adopt laws to permit property taxes to end at the time the mortgage on owner-occupied real property is paid off, and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. Dead
HB2518 Eliminate state taxes on tobacco, vape, alcohol products, and gambling A BILL to repeal §11-16-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to repeal 11-17-1, §11-17-2, §11-17-3, §11-17-4, §11-17-4a, §11-17-4b, §11-17-5, §11-17-6, §11-17-7, §11-17-9, §11-17-10, §11-17-11, §11-17-12, §11-17-13, §11-17-17, §11-17-19, §11-17-19a, §11-17-19b, §11-17-19c, §11-17-20, §11-17-20a, §11-17-20b, §11-17-21, §11-17-22, and §11-17-23 of said code; to repeal §29-22C-26 of said code; to repeal §60-3A-21 of said code; and to repeal §60-8-4 and §60-8-24, all relating to repealing taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. Dead
HB2424 Eliminate Governor’s Power for Shutdown The purpose of this bill is to require a full legislative vote regarding all Gubernatorial declarations of a state of preparedness or state of emergency. Dead
HB2449 End open fields doctrine The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the open fields doctrine in this state. Dead
HB2461 Relating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use or sale of abortifacients and to enact criminal penalties and permit private causes of action for supplying abortifacients. Dead
HB2425 Relating to Constitutional Carry The purpose of this bill is to allow those persons 18-20 years of age to be permitted to carry a deadly weapon, as those persons 21 and over are currently permitted to do. Dead
HB2457 To require hospitals and or Counties to report costs associated with illegal or undocumented immigrants The purpose of this bill is to require political subdivisions and the Department of Health to collect and report data regarding the cost of treating undocumented immigrants. Dead
HB2463 To make gold, silver, and crypto currency legal tender in WV The purpose of this bill is to recognize gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in West Virginia, to authorize the West Virginia Bullion Depository, and to authorize the depository to issue transactional currency backed by gold and silver. Dead
HB2465 To prohibit counties, towns and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists to represent them at the State level The purpose of this bill is to prohibit counties, towns, and municipalities from using tax money to hire lobbyists to represent the counties, towns, and municipalities at state level. Dead
HB2429 To require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property The purpose of this bill is to require that a natural resources officer possess landowner consent or a warrant prior to entering private property and providing exceptions. Dead
HB2476 To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales) The purpose of this bill is to provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers across all salary scales. Dead
HB2450 Relating to the Second Amendment Preservation Act The purpose of this bill is to create a misdemeanor offense by federal agents or employees who attempt to enforce decrees or writs not approved by Congress or issued by due process. The Attorney General is charged with enforcement. Dead
HB2436 Determining Bond requirements for certain crimes The purpose of this bill is to permit magistrates to order mental health evaluations prior to setting bonds for certain crimes. Dead
HB2471 Eliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporations The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the tax credit for solar, wind, or other renewable energy systems for corporate or other establishments or entities. It also provides restrictions for maintaining renewable energy systems. Dead
HB2448 Prohibit the shutdown of churches or places of worship The purpose of this bill is to ensure that protections are in place to protect religious services during a declared state of emergency by the Governor or other declarations by the executive branch that would impose restrictions upon such houses of worship. Dead
HB2462 To make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to establish April 19th as Patriots Day and to require all public schools in West Virginia to commemorate this by studying about the Minute Men who fought for this country's freedom from British Rule. Dead
HB2470 Providing that a hunting license is only required for public land The purpose of this bill is to provide that a hunting license is only required for public land. Dead
HCR33 Recognizing the tallest point in the State of West Virginia, Spruce Knob, as “Trump Mountain”, and Honoring the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump Recognizing the tallest point in the State of West Virginia, Spruce Knob, as “Trump Mountain”, and Honoring the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump Dead
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB2054 Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets Effective from passage (Roll No. 641) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2054 Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets Motion to change effective date to July 1, 2025 tabled (Roll No. 640) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2054 Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 634) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2066 Creating a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 572) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules Effective from passage (Roll No. 626) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules House adopted conference report and passed bill (Roll No. 625) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules Effective from passage (Roll No. 585) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 584) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 583) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules House refused to concur and requested Senate to recede (Roll No. 562) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2121 Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 571) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2164 To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel. House concurred in Senate amend with title amend, passed (Roll No. 563) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB225 Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 615) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB50 Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections House receded and passed (Roll No. 614) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB275 Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent House receded (Roll No. 635) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB128 Preventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than Medicaid Passed House (Roll No. 565) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB35 Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System House reconsidered and passed bill (Roll No. 627) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB299 Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment Passed House (Roll No. 570) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB299 Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 569) 04/12/2025 Nay
SB299 Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment Committee amendment rejected (Roll No. 568) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB299 Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment Committee amendment rejected (Roll No. 567) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2344 Relating generally to traffic safety House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 586) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2347 The Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 628) 04/12/2025 Absent
HB2358 Relating to postmortem examinations House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 576) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2351 Relating to compensation for panel attorneys Effective July 1, 2025 (Roll No. 588) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2351 Relating to compensation for panel attorneys House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 587) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB474 Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs Passed House (Roll No. 623) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB474 Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs Amendment adopted (Roll No. 621) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 637) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses House Concur in Senate Amendment and Title Amendment rejected (Roll No. 591) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 590) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2511 Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 603) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2479 Relating to Management and control of county authority vested in board House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 592) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2402 Relating to providing access to medical records; providing access to a minor’s medical record House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 589) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2575 Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 577) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB531 Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2678 Relating to school zones of public or private schools House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2718 Relating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 578) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2695 Raleigh and Mason Counties Economic Opportunity Development Districts House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 573) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2797 Relating to who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensation House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 557) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2755 To provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for review House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 580) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2755 To provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for review Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 579) 04/12/2025 Nay
SB586 Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices Effective from passage (Roll No. 630) 04/12/2025 Absent
SB586 Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 629) 04/12/2025 Absent
SB581 Relating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 636) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2880 Relating to parent resource navigators House adopted conference report and passed bill (Roll No. 624) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2942 Administration of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 604) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2961 To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 605) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3000 Relating to agency changes and updates to the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 606) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3016 Photo voter ID. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 594) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3016 Photo voter ID. Motion to limit debate to 5 minutes adopted (Roll No. 593) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3125 To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses Effective from passage (Roll No. 632) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3125 To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3111 To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 618) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3111 To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary House concurred in Senate amendment (Roll No. 618) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3166 Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 607) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3162 Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3152 Claims Bill Effective from passage (Roll No. 597) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3152 Claims Bill House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 595) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3209 To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state. Effective July 1, 2025 (Roll No. 609) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3209 To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 608) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3263 Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 609) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3279 Relating to requirements for WVU and WVSU Board of Governors House concurred in Senate effective date (Roll No. 599) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3279 Relating to requirements for WVU and WVSU Board of Governors Effective from passage (Roll No. 600) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3279 Relating to requirements for WVU and WVSU Board of Governors House concurred in Senate effective date (Roll No. 598) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3272 Relating to eviction proceedings House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 596) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3277 Relating to defining terms for the West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Act House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 610) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3297 Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 564) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3357 Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship House reconsidered effective date and passage (Roll No. 617) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3356 Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship House reconsidered effective date and passage (Roll No. 616) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB765 Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program House receded (Roll No. 602) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3411 Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions Effective from passage (Roll No. 612) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3411 Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 611) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3429 Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 601) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2014 Certified Microgrid Program House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 575) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2014 Certified Microgrid Program Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 574) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3492 Relating to municipal economic opportunity development districts. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 581) 04/12/2025 Yea
SB856 Removing certain reporting requirements to Joint Committee on Government and Finance Passed House (Roll No. 566) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3503 Relating to regulation by counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions of commercial horticulture under the Water Pollution Control Act House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 582) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3513 Relating to standards of liability and insurance requirements in certain civil actions House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 634) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB3517 Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 613) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2120 Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 552) 04/11/2025 Yea
HB2167 Relating to public charter schools code provisions House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 553) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB196 Lauren's Law Passed House (Roll No. 502) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB75 Changing distribution of income from excess lottery fund Passed House (Roll No. 499) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB35 Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System Passed House (Roll No. 498) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB158 Modifying eligibility requirements for serving as member of State Board of Education Passed House (Roll No. 501) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB154 Prohibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools Passed House (Roll No. 551) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB154 Prohibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools Amendment rejected (Roll No. 550) 04/11/2025 Nay
SB280 Displaying official US motto in public schools Passed House (Roll No. 503) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB102 Modifying form of certain deeds Passed House (Roll No. 500) 04/11/2025 Yea
HB2026 Budget Bill Effective from passage (Roll No. 496) 04/11/2025 Nay
SB449 Permitting compressed air and rimfire shooting teams in public schools House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 559) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB325 Authorizing Department of Health to promulgate legislative rules Effective from passage (Roll No. 561) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB325 Authorizing Department of Health to promulgate legislative rules House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 560) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB427 Permitting certain teenagers to work without obtaining work permit Passed House (Roll No. 504) 04/11/2025 Yea
SB488 Clarifying definition of electioneering House rejected (Roll No. 505) 04/11/2025 Nay
SB503 Allowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commission Passed House (Roll No. 506) 04/11/2025 Yea
HB2411 To provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 554) 04/11/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail West Virginia House Energy and Public Works Committee 5
Detail West Virginia Joint Energy and Manufacturing Committee 3
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
WV West Virginia House District 33 House Republican In Office 12/01/2022
WV West Virginia House District 24 House Republican Out of Office 12/01/2020 01/17/2024