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State Delegate
David Elliott Pritt
(R) - West Virginia
West Virginia House District 50
In Office - Started: 04/18/2023

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB3111 To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary AN ACT to amend and reenact §51-1-10a, §51-2- 13, §51-2A-6, §51-9-4, and §51-11-11 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to salaries and retirement benefits of judges; increasing annual salary of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, family court judges, and judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; providing for employee contribution into judicial retirement system; and suspending contribution of employer into judicial retirement system until certain condition met Vetoed
HB2164 To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel. AN ACT to amend and reenact §15-2D-3 and §61-7-11a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and by adding thereto three new sections, designated §18-5-52, §18-5-53, and §18-5-54, relating to creating school safety officers; requiring the director of the Division of Protective Services to establish standards for school safety officers and issue a certificate; providing definitions; authorizing local school boards, public charter schools, and private or religious schools to employ school safety officers; providing standards for a school safety officer to carry a firearm on school grounds; requiring a background check; specifying the detention powers of a school safety officer and limitations on detention powers; requiring data sharing with the Division of Protective Services; specifying payment for equipment; requiring insurance for schools employing a school safety officer; clarifying that the prohibitions on carry a firearm in a school zone do not apply to certified school safety officers; providing that all school safety officers are subject to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act ("LEOSA"); clarifying the liability and responsibility of school safety officers; providing for annual training in conjunction with the local county sheriffs' department; allowing county boards of education to contract with an independent contractor, known as a West Virginia guardian, who is a former state trooper, former deputy sheriff, former state fire marshal, former Department of Natural Resources police officer, former municipal police officer, or former federal law-enforcement officer to provide public safety and/or security on school grounds to protect life and property; specifying the authority of independent contractors participating in the program and an apparel requirement; requiring the West Virginia guardian to apply for a permit from the county sheriff of the county in which the guardian will provide services; mandating the county sheriff to require an applicant to provide proof of meeting certain requirements; allowing county board to impose additional requirements; requiring permit application fee to be deposited into a guardian program fund; stating that meeting all of certain requirements does not guarantee a contract will be extended to the applicant; specifying instances in which an independent contractor is precluded from participation as a West Virginia guardian; providing certain liability insurance requirements; exempting West Virginia guardian contract from certain purchasing requirements; clarifying that county board participation is voluntary and subject to the availability of county funds; providing for exclusions from state benefit programs; and clarifying that an off duty law-enforcement officer is not prohibited from carrying a firearm on certain school grounds; allowing county boards, public charter schools, or private or religious schools to contract with a private security guard firm to provide school safety officer services; specifying the authority of the private security guard firm or its employees participating a a school safety officer; mandating the county board, public charter school, or private or religious school to require an applicant to provide proof of meeting certain requirements; allowing county board, public charter school, or private or religious school impose additional requirements; specifying instances in which a private security guard or it employees is precluded from participation as a school safety officer; providing certain liability insurance requirements; exempting contract from certain purchasing requirements; providing for exclusions from state benefit programs; clarifying that an employee of a private security guard firm acting as a school safety officer is not prohibited from carrying a firearm on certain school grounds; and permitting air rifles and rimfire rifles on certain school grounds for the purposes of shooting teams to the extent permitted by law Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2499 Training course for principals in public schools; informing teachers of their rights and protections; IEP format AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18A-3-13, relating to requiring inperson training for principals employed in the public schools, appropriate central office personnel, superintendents and county board of education members on the Individuals with Disability Education Act, federal regulations, and West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 2419 “Regulations for the Education of Students with Exceptionalities”; specifying other information the training is to include; specifying when training is to occur; requiring each principal and county board member to inform teachers, in person, of their rights and listing minimum information this is to include; and requiring in every Individualized Education Program meeting certain information be explained to the guardian of a child. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2528 To permit students in Christian schools at the elementary and middle school level to participate in county level sport tournaments AN ACT to amend and reenact §18-2-25 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing elementary and middle school students enrolled in any private, parochial, or church school or school of a religious order or other nonpublic school to participate in county athletic tournaments under certain circumstances. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
HB3164 Requiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee AN ACT to amend and reenact §15-2C-2 and §15-12-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to establishing an annual fee for by a person required to be placed on the Central Abuse Registry; relating to providing that the funds from said annual fee shall be credited to the account of the State Police; relating to nonpayment of the annual fee having the effect of a judgment; relating to the State Police providing notice of nonpayment; relating to the creation of a lien, and the release thereof; also relating to the establishment of an annual fee by a person required to be placed on the the Sex Offender Registration Act; relating to providing that the funds from said annual fee shall be credited to the account of the State Police; relating to nonpayment of the annual fee having the effect of a judgment; relating to the State Police providing notice of nonpayment; relating to the creation of a lien, and the release thereof. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3125 To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses AN ACT to amend and reenact §18A-3-2a and §18A3-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to certificates valid in the public schools; adding a fourth set of conditions under which a person who meets those conditions can be issued a professional teaching certificate; allowing teachers with a bachelor’s degree and 10 years teaching experience, with a valid teaching certificate, in good standing, without any unsatisfactory evaluations to apply for and receive a permanent teaching certificate without having to take any additional course work. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2867 Relating to Small Estates AN ACT to amend and reenact §44-1A-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to precluding an estate with probate real property or with an interest in probate real property from being processed as a small estate. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2773 Higher Ed Rules AN ACT to amend and react §18B-17-2 and §18B-17-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education; authorizing legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding Accountability System and Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars and Teacher Loan Repayment Program; and authorizing legislative rules for the Community and Technical College Education regarding Employing and Evaluating Presidents. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR36 US. Marine Corps PFC Darrel Lee Burgess Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name a bridge bearing the Bridge Number: 10-016/00-008.68 () (10A097) Lat/Long: 37.97642, -81.14059, Original Name: MAIN STREET BRIDGE, Feature Intersected: US 19 NBL & SBL, as the "U.S. Marine Corps PFC Darrell Lee Burgess Memorial Bridge". Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2437 Clarification of penalties for offenses involving Fentanyl A BILL to amend and reenact §60A-4-401 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to fentanyl; clarifying certain requirements for the enhanced sentencing of crimes involving fentanyl; and creating criminal penalties. Dead
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
HR13 Urging statewide efforts to promote C-peptide testing education and training initiatives among critical care and emergency healthcare providers in Memory of Michael Brandon Cochran Urging statewide efforts to promote C-peptide testing education and training initiatives among critical care and emergency healthcare providers in Memory of Michael Brandon Cochran. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2389 Relating to Dietitian Licensure Compact A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-35-7a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-35A-1, §30-35A-2, §30-35A-3, §30-35A-4, §30-35A-5, §30-35A-6, §30-35A-7, §30-35A-8, §30-35A-9, §30-35A-10, §30-35A-11, §30-35A-12, §30-35A-13, and §30-35A-14, relating to enacting the Dietitian Licensure Compact; requiring applicants seeking to practice in a remote state pursuant to the compact to submit to national and state criminal record background check as condition of eligibility for compact privilege; mandating such applicants to submit fingerprints and to authorize the board, West Virginia State Police, and Federal Bureau of Investigation to use records submitted to screen applicants; prohibiting release of background check results; providing for exceptions; establishing that background check records are not public records; obligating applicants to complete background check immediately after application for privilege to practice; requiring applicants to pay costs of fingerprinting and background check; and authorizing rulemaking and emergency rulemaking; providing for a purpose; providing for definitions; providing requirements for state participation in the compact; requirements to exercise the compact privilege; requirements for a licensee to hold a home state license based on a compact privilege; requiring criminal background check and setting educational and other requirements for a licensed dietitian; authorizing member state to charge fee for granting compact privilege; providing for state participation in the compact; establishing the privilege to practice in member states; providing for change in primary state or residence procedures relating to licensing for active duty military personnel and their spouses; providing for procedures relating to duties, meetings, responsibilities, and adverse actions; establishing the dietitian licensure compact commission; providing for membership, powers and duties of the commission; and providing for an executive committee; providing for a data system available for use among the member states; providing for rulemaking authority of the commission; providing for dispute resolution, and enforcement provisions of the commission among the member states; providing for date of implementation among the member states; providing for applicability of the existing rules at the time a new member state joins the commission; providing for withdrawal of any member states and conditions that must be met until withdrawal is effective; providing for a six-month period before withdrawal is effective; providing for construction and severability of the provisions of the compact; and providing for a binding effect of the laws and rules of the compact among the member states. Dead
HB2948 Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer A BILL to amend and reenact §17-24A-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to obtaining titles to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company; and removing the requirement that the loan value of the motor vehicle be less than $9,500 to allow the automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company to obtain a certificate of title and registration for the abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle. Dead
HB2645 Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased A BILL to amend and reenact §17-16A-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees, or charges may be increased. Dead
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
HCR91 Charles Grant Hoke Memorial Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of West Virginia Route 20 from the Upshur/Webster County Line GPS coordinates 38.730195, -80.387633 to Mount Zion Road GPS coordinates 38.699640, -80.393504, in Webster County, the "U.S. Army Sergeant Major Charles Grant Hoke Memorial Road". Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2973 Regarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission A BILL to amend and reenact §18-2-25 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to legal actions involving the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission; requiring 30 days’ notice of claims; establishing procedures for providing 30 days’ notice of claims; providing for tolling of claims; providing exceptions for certain claims involving injunctive relief; and requiring actions to be brought and prosecuted only in Kanawha County. Dead
HCR9 Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 20-079/03-017.16 () (20A954), (38.18214, -81.46837) locally known as Dry Branch Bridge, carrying CR 079/03 over Cabin Creek at Dry Branch in Kanawha County, the "U.S. Army Private Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2551 Increase criminal penalties for trespassing livestock A BILL to amend and reenact §19-18-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to criminal penalties for trespassing livestock; increasing the criminal penalties for the second and subsequent misdemeanor offenses of negligently permitting livestock to run at large and trespass on the property of other landowners which injures a person or destroys the property of another person; extending the period of time in which a person may be charged with a violation of the section; and creating criminal penalties. 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
HCR93 Scott Miller Hill Bypass Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of 4.3-mile bypass from Tuckers Run to Middle Fork on US 33, in Roane County, the "Scott Miller Bypass Road". Dead
HB3001 Relating to county parks and recreation commission A BILL to amend and reenact §7-11-1 and §7-11-3, of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, both relating to requiring county parks and recreation commissions to be established. Dead
HB3150 Health Science and Medical Student Loan Programs A BILL to amend and reenact §18C-3-1 and §18C-3-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating generally to higher education loan programs; amending the medical student loan program by amending definitions; clarifying amount of award and service commitment; revising interest rate determinations and time period for loan repayment; amending health sciences and mental health provider loan repayment programs by replacing scholarship language with loan repayment language, amending award preferences provisions, requiring the commission to pay awards directly to federal loan service providers, removing provisions regarding licensure as it relates to repayment, clarifying language regarding mental health provider student loan repayment program, clarifying language regarding the mental health provider student loan repayment fund; and making technical changes. Dead
HB2987 Relating to the Consumer Data Protection Act A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §31A-8H-1, §31A-8H-2, §31A-8H-3, §31A-8H-4, and §31A-8H-5; and to amend said code by adding a new article, designated §46A-6O-1, §46A-6O-2, §46A-6O-3, §46A-6O-4, §46A-6O-5, §46A-6O-6, §46A-6O-7, §46A-6O-8, §46A-6O-9, §46A-6O-10, and §46A-6O-11, relating to the Safe Harbor for Cybersecurity Programs and the Consumer Data Protection Act; providing for an affirmative legal defense to certain types of businesses against demands for an award of exemplary or punitive damages in lawsuits claiming that the business failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity protections and that as a result, a data breach of personal information or restricted information occurred if the business creates, maintains, and complies with a written cybersecurity program that contains administrative, technical, operational, and physical safeguards for the protection of personal information as set forth in this act; defining terms; describing the requirements of the cybersecurity program; construction of article; clarifying no private cause of action provided by article; and providing immunity in certain circumstances to certain institutions of higher education in this state that offer a cybersecurity assessment program as part of an undergraduate or graduate program relating to cybersecurity to any business in the state; establishing a framework for controlling and processing personal data of consumers in this state; creating definitions; limiting application to all persons that conduct business in this state and either control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or derive over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and control or process personal data of at least 25,000 consumers; providing exemptions; delineating responsibilities and privacy protection standards for data controllers and processors; clarifying standards do not apply to state or local governmental entities; providing exceptions for certain types of data and information governed by federal law; providing that consumers have rights to access, correct, delete, obtain a copy of personal data, and to opt out of the processing of personal data for the purposes of targeted advertising; providing standards for data protection assessments; delineating processing of de-identified data; specifying limitations upon scope of the article; providing for civil penalty for violations of provisions of the article; clarifying that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce violations of the law; providing for assistance of the Attorney General in obtaining relief; and providing for construction and an effective date. Dead
HB2688 Abolish the tax on overtime pay The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income tax on overtime pay. Dead
HB3452 Transferring administration of Advanced Career Education (ACE) classes and programs from county boards of education to community and technical colleges. A BILL to amend and reenact §18-2-6, §18-2-10, and §18-9A-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to amend the code by adding one new section, designated §18B-2B-10, and to repeal §18-5-19b of the code, relating to transferring administration of Advanced Career Education classes and programs from county boards of education to community and technical colleges; removing and repealing conflicting statutory language related to county board administration of Advanced Career Education classes and programs; adding a new section regarding the transfer of administration of Advanced Career Education classes and programs; establishing timeline for mutual agreement between county boards of education and the community and technical college’s board of governors and effective date; establishing guidelines for transfer or termination of programs; requiring memorandum of understanding that establishes terms and conditions for use of facilities, transfer of us of equipment and supplies, personnel transfer and compensation, transfer provisions and retirement provisions; requiring Chancellor of Community and Technical College Education to develop guidelines and provide technical assistance for smooth and efficient transfer; and providing for dispute resolution by State Superintendent of Schools and Chancellor of Community and Technical College Education. Dead
HB3237 To require a lien for demolition of dilapidated/abandoned property to be reported to a credit report The purpose of this bill is to require governing bodies who are required to file a lien against a property owner for demolition of dilapidated or abandoned property to report the owner to a credit report. Dead
HR12 Urging West Virginia’s members of Congress to ask the President not to cut funding for the Local Food an Schools and Child Care nutrition Urging West Virginia’s members of Congress to ask the President not to cut funding for the Local Food an Schools and Child Care nutrition Dead
HB2646 To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall. A BILL to amend and reenact §18-5-39 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to permitting students in eighth and ninth grades to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall. Dead
HB2679 To allow for the reinstatement of retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments. A BILL to amend and reenact §7-14-8 of the Code of West Virginia,1931, as amended, relating to amending guidelines for reinstating sheriff's deputies to their former departments after resignation; clarifying that reinstatement is at the discretion of the sheriff; and clarifying that a former deputy sheriff may seek reinstatement within five years of resignation. 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
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
HCR61 U.S. Navy Seaman First Class Guy Harlow Waugh Memorial Road Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of State Route 16, specifically beginning at the northern city limits of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia and continuing for a mile in Fayette County, the "U.S. Navy S1c Guy Harlow Waugh Memorial Road." Dead
HCR83 Benny Filiaggi III Memorial Bridge Benny Filiaggi III Memorial Bridge Dead
HB2354 Banning certain products from food in West Virginia AN ACT to amend and reenact §16-7-2 and §16-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §18-5D-3A, relating to prohibiting certain products that are injurious to health; setting forth criteria considered adulterated; prohibiting certain unsafe food additives in school nutrition programs; providing exceptions; exempting criminal penalties; and setting effective dates. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3295 Troop- to-Teachers The purpose of this bill is to establish the Troops-to-Teachers program. Dead
HB2475 To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers. The purpose of this bill is to match the salaries of Aide I, II, III, IV, V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers and then increasing that amount by 5% for the Aide V position; increase the pay of self-contained, special education teachers by 10%; define a critical vacancy; and to require board staff who are certified in the subject area of a critical vacancy to go to the classroom and fill that position until someone is hired to do so. Dead
HB2527 To create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees. The purpose of this bill is to establish a tuition reimbursement for corrections workers in this state. Dead
HCR22 James M. Ellis Memorial Road Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of Greentown Loop Road, in Oak Hill, Fayette County, beginning at the intersection of US 19 and WV 16, Latitude 37.959594, Longitude -81.148356, ending at the intersection of Meadow Fork Road, Latitude 37.964227, Longitude -81.125199, the "Delegate James Monroe Ellis Memorial Road." Dead
HCR39 Gold Star Mother Catherine Blake Highway Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of Route 2 bearing the coordinates 40°01'41"N 80° 43'38W and 40°00'07"N 80°43'57"W in Benwood, Marshall County, as the "Gold Star Mother Catherine Blake Highway", with two gold stars after her name. Dead
HCR23 US Army PFC Calvin E. Spade Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number [10-025/00-000.06] ([10A113]), locally known as Dunloup Creek Bridge #2, carrying Thurmond Road/CR 25 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, the "U.S. Army PFC Calvin Esco Spade Memorial Bridge". Dead
HCR35 U.S. Air Force Thomas M. Oxley Memorial Road Requesting the Division of Highways name a portion of Main Street East, in Fayette County, beginning at the intersection with Patterson Avenue, Latitude 37.983998, Longitude -81.137400, ending at the intersection with Lochgelly Road, Latitude 38.005804, Longitude -81.131043, the "U.S. Air Force Sergeant Thomas Madison Oxley Memorial Road". Dead
HB3116 Relating to incest The purpose of this bill is to expand definitions of certain relatives under the statute governing incest to include aunts and uncles by marriage, and aunts and uncles in same-sex marriages. Dead
HB2023 Creating a three-day Muzzleloader season for deer hunting to be scheduled the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the traditional rifle season in November. The purpose of this bill is to create a three-day muzzleloader season before rifle season in November. Dead
HB2016 Relating to the creation of the Comprehensive Services Act The purpose of this bill is to create the Comprehensive Services Act, a collaborative system of services and funding that is child-centered, family-focused and community-based when addressing the strengths and needs of troubled and at-risk youths and their families in this state. Dead
HB2021 To give County Sheriffs overall approval in requirements for the position of Bailiff The purpose of this bill is to vest the power of overall approval of the requirements for the position of bailiff. Dead
HB2020 To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor. The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, or cartridges to anyone under 18 years of age, making it a misdemeanor and increasing the fines and penalties for the employee and business that sells these items to minors. Dead
HB2019 To waive the one-time $10 fee for a Veterans license plate to any first-time applicants who have an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the United States Military The purpose of this bill is to waive the one-time $10 fee for a Veterans license plate to any first-time applicants who have an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the armed services. Dead
HB2017 To adjust the School Aid Formula’s Transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled daily The purpose of this bill is relating to adjust the school aid formula's transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled daily to provide assistance to larger counties that are mandated to offer school bus transportation to all students. Dead
HJR40 To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section two, article twelve thereof, relating to education; providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education, beginning with the general election in 2028; shortening the term of State Board of Education members; providing that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies which shall be submitted to the Legislature; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. Dead
HB2018 To require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31 The purpose of this bill is to provide that schools begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31. The bill also increases the amount of remote learning days. Dead
HB3383 To create the Great Expectations Pilot Program The purpose of this bill is to create the Great Expectations Pilot Program. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for the enactment of the program. The bill establishes funding. Finally, the bill sets the length of the pilot program. Dead
HB3266 Relating generally to compulsory school attendance The purpose of this bill generally relates to compulsory school attendance. Dead
HB2934 Housing assistance for children aging out of foster care system The purpose of this bill is to require the department prioritize housing applications for foster children who have turned 18 years of age and are transitioning from foster care. Dead
HB2883 Relating to the creation of an ENDS product directory The purpose of this bill is to create an ENDS product directory and regulating the distribution and sale of ENDS products sold for retail sale. Dead
HB3132 To change the requirements of dog breeding operations The purpose of this bill is to specify minimum levels of care to be provided by dog breeders; and to define when a dog is unfit for sale by a dog breeder and provide remedies therefor. 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
HB3220 Relating to creating a moratorium on school closures and consolidations pending a West Virginia Department of Education (“WVDE”) school aid formula proposal. The purpose of this bill is to provide a moratorium on school closures and consolidations pending a WVDE school aid formula proposal. Dead
HB3321 Relating to state minimums for auto insurance increase The purpose of this bill is to increase the state minimums for auto insurance. 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
HB3314 To require that teachers in grades 7 through twelve, who teach classes with more than 30 students in their classes receive an additional $25 per day per student over the 30 student-limit, with exceptions for physical education, band, chorus, strings, theater, dance, and other classes aimed at artistic performance. The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay increase for teachers who have more than 30 students in their classroom, and to provide for an exception. Dead
HB3315 To add to the teacher pay scale the increments of Bachelor’s Plus 30 and Master’s Plus 60 and add that amount in the appropriate increment. The purpose of this bill is to add to the teacher pay scale the increments of Bachelor's Plus 30 and Master's Plus 60. Dead
HB2697 To prohibit colleges, universities, and community colleges to charge for students for transcripts The purpose of this bill is to forbid state-funded higher education institutions from charging for transcripts. Dead
HB2689 Require pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content The purpose of this bill is to create liability for publishers and distributors of sexual material harmful to minors, to provide definitions, to create a cause of action, and to provide for the administration, applicability, exceptions, and penalties for violation of the chapter. Dead
HB2187 Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer The purpose of this bill is to authorize teachers in elementary or secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as a school protection officer (SPO). Dead
HB3210 Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave The purpose of this bill is to modify the procedure for teachers when using leave. Dead
HB3223 Relating to fees collected and deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund The purpose of this bill is to increase the fees collected and deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) and to allow the West Virginia Housing Development Fund to use a small portion of AHF fee revenue to defray increased administrative costs associated with increased AHF fee revenue. Dead
HB3254 Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program The purpose of this bill is to establish the Summer Feeding for All initiative that will encourage county school systems to look for innovative ways to provide assistance to students in need to access nutritious foods during summer break and other times when school is not in session. The bill requires each county school board to conduct an assessment of the availability of food to students to determine what food insecurities exist in the student population. The bill directs each county school board compile and distribute a list of existing food providers in the community that will provide nutritious food to children with food insecurities on non-school days. The bill directs the Office of Child Nutrition to help facilitate county school boards coordinate and develop the public policy initiative of Feed to Achieve. Dead
HB3218 WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the West Virginia Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit Act of 2025. Dead
HB3236 Re-establish a long term psychiatric/mental health assistance hospital/facility/home The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of Health to establish a long term psychiatric, mental health assistance hospital facility or home to serve the needs of homeless persons. Dead
HB3268 Modifing the rules for transferring students The purpose of this bill is to clarify rulemaking authority of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission; require that certain rules be modified and allowing the commission to pull the coaching credentials of any coach found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes. Dead
HB2542 Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits. The purpose of this bill is to permit audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations and interactions during visits. Dead
HB2166 Establishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission The purpose of this bill is to create the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative within the Higher Education Policy Commission. Dead
HB3206 Relating to Drivers License Address Requirements The purpose of this bill is to allow a person applying for a driver's license or a state-issued identification card who has no permanent address to obtain a license or identification card by verifying that he or she has no permanent address. 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
HB3161 Requirements for Sex offenders list The purpose of this bill is to clarify the required verification of sex offender information. Dead
HB2931 Establish mandated monthly half days for students to all allow school staff planning time The purpose of this bill is to establish a mandated monthly half day for students to allow for school staff planning time. Dead
HB2927 Moving the school system from a 5 day work week into a 4 day work week. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Education to implement a two year county pilot program to change the school week from five eight-hour instructional days to four ten-hour instructional days subject to compliance with §18-5-45 of the code which requires the board to hold at least two public meetings that allow parents, teachers, teacher organizations, businesses, and other interested parties within the county to discuss the school calendar. Dead
HB2681 Require all students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag The purpose of this bill is to require public school students to learn how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag and pass an examination on this subject as a prerequisite for graduation. Dead
HB3108 Allowing for a paid commission for sheriffs The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $15,000 commission to sheriffs. Dead
HB3098 Relating to Drivers License Address Requirements The purpose of this bill is to allow a person applying for a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card who has no permanent address to obtain a license or identification card by verifying that he or she has no permanent address. 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB3134 Providing DMV with certain medical information related to mental or physical disabilities as it relates to the ability of a person to drive safely The purpose of this bill is to provide reports on mental or physical disabilities, or disorders, to the Division of Motor Vehicles to determine an individual's medical competency to retain their driver's license. The bill also provides that this section shall be known as "McKayla, Miranda and Philip's Law". Dead
HB2515 Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety A BILL to amend and reenact §18A-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety; clarifying that nothing herein may be construed to conflict with certain federal laws; specifying requirements applicable to when a grade kindergarten through six teacher in an elementary setting determines that the behavior of a student is violent, threatening, or intimidating toward staff or peers, or creates an unsafe learning environment, or impedes on other students' ability to learn in a safe environment; providing for definitions; setting forth a disciplinary procedure for students in grades six through twelve; requiring the State Board to adopt a statewide disciplinary policy, to be approved by the Legislature; and providing for a waiver from the disciplinary policy in certain circumstances. Dead
HB2789 Unconscious patients in the ICU The purpose of this bill is to create the Michael Brandon Cochran Act; provide definitions; require certain medical testing of ICU patients; establish a monetary penalty; and create a grant program and fund. Dead
HB2965 To redirect payments to PEIA to employees in the form of a Health Savings Account (“HSA”) The purpose of this bill is to redirect payments to PEIA to employees in the form of a Health Savings Account ("HSA"). The bill allows for the employee to choose his or her healthcare insurance plan. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date. Dead
HB3073 Requiring separate voting equipment to be used for training purposes only The purpose of this bill is to require counties to utilize separate voting machines from those used for voting in an election, and to require testing of the automatic tabulating equipment prior to its use in an election. 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
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
HB3053 Legalizing multifamily land owned by mission-driven non-profits The purpose of this bill is to revise municipal zoning laws to allow for accessory dwelling units; require municipalities to adopt certain regulations in relation to accessory dwelling units; prohibit certain regulations in relation to accessory dwelling units; allow a municipality to charge a fee to review applications to create accessory dwelling units; and establish zoning regulation criteria and guidelines. Dead
HB3003 Relating to authorizing County Commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of elected county officials. Dead
HB2983 Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide certain identification documents to homeless individuals who are U.S. Citizens, residing at homeless shelters within this state, at no cost. Dead
HB2980 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
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
HB2923 To place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways. The purpose of this bill is to require rumble strips on double-yellow lined highways when upgrading the highway . Dead
HB2896 Requiring the three Commissioners of the State Public Service Commission to be elected positions The purpose of this bill is to provide that Commissioners to the Public Service Commission be an elected position; to establish that during the general election in 2026 three commissioners be elected to the Public Service Commission to a term of four years; to modify ballot to include commissioners; to provide that the Governor fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner for the unexpired term; and to establish requirements for the commissioners. Dead
HB2930 Removing the 140 day a year cap placed on the amount of days a year a retired teacher can work before having their retirement penalized The purpose of this bill is to provide that the number of days a retired teacher may accept employment may extend beyond 140 days under specific conditions; and to prohibit reduction of benefits or requiring additional contributions for retirement benefits. Dead
HB2877 Combining rolls of the Assessor’s Office and Division of Motor Vehicles The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process of personal property tax assessment by requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to supply personal property records of all motor vehicles owned to the Tax Assessor. Dead
HB2841 To determine the salaries of all county Superintendent of School based on population. The purpose of this bill is to establish maximum salaries of county school superintendents for each of the 55 counties, based on student population of each county. Dead
HB2933 To set the salary of the State Superintendent of Schools The purpose of this bill is to base the annual salary of the state superintendent of schools on the average of the salaries of similar positions in the five states that border West Virginia; and to reassess the salary every five years. Dead
HB2840 Relating to critical vacancies in public education The purpose of this bill is to define a critical vacancy and require board staff certified in the subject matters where there are vacancies to act as substitutes in those position until someone is hired to fill that position. Dead
HB2932 To set the salary of the Associate Superintendent of Schools. The purpose of this bill is to set the number of associate state superintendent of schools positions to one instead of the current number of two. Dead
HCR65 Urging the United States Congress and the Department of Energy to fulfill federal obligations regarding spent nuclear fuel and establish a permanent repository Urging the United States Congress and the Department of Energy to fulfill federal obligations regarding spent nuclear fuel and establish a permanent repository. Dead
HB2839 To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in public schools. Dead
HB2926 Removing fees teachers have to pay in order to obtain any teaching license, certification, or additional continuing education credit hours (reporting fee) to the state Board of Education The purpose of this bill is to remove all fees charged by the West Virginia State Department of Education associated with teacher licensure, certification, and registering the completion of continuing credit hours. Dead
HB2812 Relating to placing a cap on insurance copays The purpose of this bill is to cap insurance copayments for certain services at $500 a year for insureds who are terminally ill until death. Dead
HB2722 Allowing for taxes to be paid quarterly The purpose of this bill is to provide an option that real property taxes may be allowed to be paid on a quarterly basis. 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
HB2792 Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from personal income tax. Dead
HB2793 Relating to regulating billboards displaying messages about the availability of abortions in states bordering West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from erecting, maintaining, funding, leasing, or otherwise facilitating billboard advertisements or statements that display messages concerning the availability of abortions in bordering states. Dead
HB2805 Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate court The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for contempt of court in magistrate court. Dead
HB2533 To require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement. The purpose of this bill relates to establishing a drug testing program for adults who apply to serve as foster parents, kinship parents, or caregivers to displaced children in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services. Dead
HB2740 To establish requirements for adult supervision on county school buses The purpose of this bill is to require the presence of a second adult on a school bus when elementary children are mixed with middle school aged or high school aged children on a route. Dead
HB2766 Providing tax credits to provide vehicles to certain persons The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit to facilitate the purchase of reliable and affordable vehicles to low-income working West Virginia men and women to expand access to employment opportunities. Dead
HB2723 To provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified The purpose of this bill is to provide a $6,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified. Dead
HB2721 Require county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in a grant writing procedures. The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in grant writing procedures. Dead
HB2795 Relating to protecting and advancing the substantial public policies of this state The purpose of this bill is to advance the substantial public policies of this state by prohibiting public entities from contravening the same and by requiring private entities who wish to receive state funds to file an affidavit averring that they will not contravene the substantial public policies of this state. Dead
HB2809 To remove the 2 year timeframe for medical malpractice suits to be filed ONLY for individuals who were minors when they had their procedures performed The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a minor may bring a medical malpractice cause of action. Dead
HB2767 Establishing workers cooperative corporations The purpose of this bill is to establish workers cooperatives which are employee-owned corporations created to be operated for the benefit of the employees and the local community; providing guidelines and criteria for their incorporation and a process for their dissolution. Dead
HB2644 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts The purpose of this bill is to ensure that funding to counties named in this section from the State Road Construction Account does not affect any funding received by those counties from the State Road Fund. Dead
HB2685 To provide Sheriffs across the State of West Virginia the authority and discretion to appoint a qualified person to the position of Deputy Chief The purpose of this bill is to provide for the position of deputy chief, to establish duties of the position; to make the appointment of the position discretionary; and to require department have at least 25 deputy sheriffs to be eligible to utilize position. Dead
HB2655 To require all stop lights in WV to be reprogrammed to add a 3 second pause between when one set of lights turns red and the opposite set of lights turns green The purpose of this bill is to require that a three-second pause be added to all traffic-control lights and devices. Dead
HB2656 To prohibit people taking their animals into a grocery store or a store that sells food if that animal is not a registered service animal The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a person from taking a dog, cat, or other animal into a grocery store or retail establishment that sells food unless the animal is a registered service animal. 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
HB2687 Relating to the Waiving of Certain DMV Fees for Volunteer Firefighters The purpose of this bill is to remove the fees for license plates, vehicle registration, operator's licenses, registration, and inspection fees for volunteer fire fighters. The bill also provides for the issuance of a special license plate for elected officials, military members, organizations, youth organizations, and others. Dead
HB2649 Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures The purpose of this bill is to include elementary schools in the school disciplinary section as amended during the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature. Dead
HB2547 Raise cost of living threshold for retired municipal police officers The purpose of this bill is to raise the cost-of-living increase from the first $15,000 to the first $45,000 for supplemental pension benefits for municipal police, firefighters, employees of waterworks systems, sewage systems, or combined waterworks/sewage systems. Dead
HB2672 Requiring all hospitals and medical offices to send a notice to all former or current patients when they turn 18, informing them that if they have had any negative or adverse side effects of a procedure that was performed on them as a child to contact the hospital or office to inform them of the issue The purpose of this bill is to requires persons or entities rendering medical services to patients who were under the age of 18 years at the time of the services to notify these patients after they reach 18 years of age to contact the providers of any adverse or negative effects experienced from the services. Dead
HB2684 To provide compensation to those who have been adversely affected by the actions of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeal’s Judicial Investigative Committee The purpose of this bill is to provide compensation to those who have been adversely impacted by the actions of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals's Judicial Investigative Committee or any other division operating under the umbrella of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Dead
HB2686 Authorizing municipalities to place signage on state roads within their municipal jurisdiction and boundaries. The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to place signage on state roads within their municipal jurisdiction and boundaries. 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
HB2643 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments The purpose of this bill is to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments. Dead
HB2615 To extend the timeline for which Deputy Sheriffs who have separated from their departments to apply for reinstatement from 2 years to 5 years. The purpose of this bill is to extend the time during which deputy sheriffs who have separated from their departments may apply for reinstatement from two to five years. Dead
HB2532 Exempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUs The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons who have held an insurance license for 20 years or more from the requirement to attend continuing education courses. Dead
HB2621 Relating to petition for involuntary treatment for drug and alcohol abuse The purpose of this bill is to describe the process of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder. Dead
HB2599 Abolishing the Personal Income Tax The purpose of this bill is to abolish the personal income tax. 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
HB2601 Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles from personal property tax. Dead
HB2600 Exempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxes The purpose of this bill is to exempt firefighters, who are full-time employees of a local fire department, and volunteer firefighters who have successfully completed training requirements under §29-3-6 of this code and who are employed by a volunteer fire department, from payment of income and real and personal property taxes. Dead
HB2620 Make speeds that exceed 25MPH over the speed limit reckless driving. The purpose of this bill is to provide that operating any vehicle at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is reckless driving. Dead
HB2616 Change the requirement for posting public notices at the state and federal level for PSDs. The purpose of this bill is to permit public service districts to include notices of alleged federal and state violations in one publication. Dead
HB2619 To regulate outdoor advertisements, specifically gentleman’s clubs The purpose of this bill is to prohibit "lewd public content" from being advertised anywhere in West Virginia. Dead
HB2603 Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax. Dead
HB2606 Provide an increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employees The purpose of this bill is to increase payment for professional service provided to the West Virginia Birth-to-Three program by therapists and other professionals who are not employed by a state agency by 25 percent.. Dead
HB2546 Eliminate Daylight Savings time in WV The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the use of daylight saving time in West Virginia. Dead
HB2541 Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within this state. Dead
HB2590 Exempting law-enforcement officers from payment of income and personal property taxes The purpose of this bill is to exempt law-enforcement officers, who are members of a municipal paid police department, county sheriff’s office, or the State Police, from payment of income and personal property taxes. Dead
HB2531 Increasing the Homestead Property Tax Exemption The purpose of this bill is to increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption from $20,000 to $40,000. Dead
HB2530 To allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country. The purpose of this bill is to create the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program within the Department of Homeland Security's Division of Administrative Services to facilitate the transport of inspected unauthorized aliens within the United States. Dead
HB2539 Provide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State Parks The purpose of this bill is to providing West Virginia residents a 25 percent discount for lodging and services at West Virginia State Parks. Dead
HB2592 Right to keep and bear arms The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal Constitutions. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States Government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created. Dead
HB2535 Creating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of being in possession of drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated, setting penalties for first, second, and subsequent offenses, and mandating testing after three months of incarceration for illegal drugs. Dead
HB2572 To eliminate the restriction of hunting bears over bait The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the restriction on bear kills, when deer baiting is used during concurrent deer and bear hunting season. Dead
HB2593 Relating to the limitations on the financial relationships with foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to limit state agencies from forming financial relationships that will benefit foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West Virginia. Dead
HB2591 Defend the Guard Act The purpose of this bill is to require an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the West Virginia National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat. Dead
HB2534 Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry The purpose of this bill is to create a Persons with Disabilities Registry; and provide for a public records exemption. Dead
HB2529 Prohibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activity The purpose of this bill is to eliminate compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations for participation or employment in any organization that receives state dollars. Dead
HB2526 Requiring usage of restrooms in public schools be based upon biological sex The purpose of this bill is to assign the use of bathrooms and multi-person common changing rooms by gender and to prohibit the usage of a designated room under this section by a person of the opposite sex, with exceptions for family members, rendering medical or other assistance; and to establish penalties for violations. Dead
HB2569 To provide a tax credit for businesses who utilize recycling programs or recycling facilities The purpose of this bill is to create tax incentives for businesses that recycle. Dead
HB2536 Require full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties The purpose of this bill is to requiring cash bail for gun-related criminal offenses; and providing for consecutive sentencing for crimes committed while on bail for gun-related criminal offenses. Dead
HB2537 To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service The purpose of this bill is to permit service upon tenants for eviction proceedings to be accomplished by publication or by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises if the tenant will not accept service of process in person. Dead
HB2498 Relating to utility rate increases The purpose of this bill is to create an infrastructure fund that will be made from 5% from every rate increase granted to public and private utilities that is to be used for infrastructure repairs and improvements. Dead
HB2488 Direct the WV DOT to conduct a safety study about suicide deaths on the New River Gorge Bridge and the potential costs and effectiveness of suicide safety nets and suicide safety system installed on the bridge. The purpose of this bill is to direct the Department of Transportation to conduct a safety study about suicide deaths on the New River Gorge Bridge and a study on the potential cost and effectiveness of suicide safety nets and a suicide safety system installed on the Bridge. 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
HB2483 Permitting county boards of education to send parents of students who are chronically disruptive the pro-rated amount of their education and to remove them from the school system for a year to continue their education The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to send the parent or legal guardian of a student who is deemed "chronically disruptive" the pro-rated amount of their education and remove that student from the school system for a year to continue their education through homeschool or another approved alternative educational pathway. 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
HB2492 Place Correction and Rehab state workers into a separate category from other state workers and increase their salary scales. The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment and increase be provided to all employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Dead
HB2506 Relating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans The purpose of this bill is to modify certain vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees, by lowering the percentage of a service-connected disability required for exemption from 100% to 50% or greater. The bill also adds recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, to the list of persons who may receive such exemption. Dead
HB2486 Relating to addressing School Discipline in Public Schools The purpose of this bill is to itemize additional disciplinary issues to be addressed by the Department of Education and reports to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability. It also requires the Department of Education to include discipline data on its dashboard for public access. Dead
HB2490 Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release The purpose of this bill is to require that the Division of Corrections provide each probationer with physical copies of their birth certificate and Social Security Administration card upon release from a facility. Dead
HB2500 Relating to hiring of teachers The purpose of this bill is to ensure that schools that get a qualified applicant cannot readvertise positions once a good-faith offer has already been made to said qualified applicant by the principal and accepted by the qualified applicant. Dead
HB2487 Eliminate Daylight Savings Time in WV The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the use of daylight saving time in West Virginia. 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
HB2504 Relating to teacher fundraising The purpose of this bill is to ensure that counties or their officers may not prevent crowd-funding, or other meaningful current methods for fundraising, from the available fundraising methods available to teachers. Dead
HB2505 Relating to the tax exemption of a citizen who paid to have a cat or dog spayed or neutered. The purpose of this bill is to allow a tax credit for the cost of spaying or neutering a dog or cat. Dead
HB2396 Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter The purpose of this bill is to remove schools, museums, and public libraries from the exemption which protects these types of entities from prosecution for distribution and display to minor of an obscene matter. Dead
HB2130 Relating to setting the rate the Public Employees Insurance Agency shall pay for services The purpose of this bill is to establish that the Public Employees Insurance Agency shall pay 110% of the Medicare rate for services. 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 Nay
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 Nay
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 584) 04/12/2025 Nay
HB2267 Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 583) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Yea
SB299 Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment Committee amendment rejected (Roll No. 568) 04/12/2025 Nay
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 Yea
HB2347 The Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 628) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Yea
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 637) 04/12/2025 Absent
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 Absent
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 590) 04/12/2025 Absent
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 Nay
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 Absent
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 Yea
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 Yea
SB586 Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices Effective from passage (Roll No. 630) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Yea
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Yea
HB3111 To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary House concurred in Senate amendment (Roll No. 618) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB3166 Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 607) 04/12/2025 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
HB3279 Relating to requirements for WVU and WVSU Board of Governors House concurred in Senate effective date (Roll No. 599) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Yea
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 Absent
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 Nay
HB3356 Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship House reconsidered effective date and passage (Roll No. 616) 04/12/2025 Nay
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 Nay
HB2014 Certified Microgrid Program House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 575) 04/12/2025 Yea
HB2014 Certified Microgrid Program Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 574) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Nay
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 Absent
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 Absent
HB2026 Budget Bill Effective from passage (Roll No. 496) 04/11/2025 Yea
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 Nay
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 Education Committee 16
Detail West Virginia Joint Corrections and Public Safety Legislative Oversight Interim Committees 5
Detail West Virginia Joint Education Committee 17
Detail West Virginia Joint Veterans' Affairs Select Committee 7
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
WV West Virginia House District 50 House Republican In Office 04/18/2023
WV West Virginia House District 50 House Republican Out of Office 12/01/2022 08/11/2024