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State Delegate
Ian Masters
(R) - West Virginia
West Virginia House District 91
In Office - Started: 01/24/2025

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Charleston, WV 25305
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Gerrardstown, WV 25420

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB2054 Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets AN ACT to amend and reenact §60-4-3a, §60-7-2, §60-7-3, §60-7-8c, §60-7-8d, §60-7-8e, §60-7- 8g, §60-8-2, and §60-8-32a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, amending liquor sampling requirements; revising definitions; addressing and making minor corrections in the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration ("ABCA") code sections correcting mistakes relating to a $100 requirement for canned or packaged food; removing the requirement that a private farmers market or private food court with two or more unrelated vendors applying for a license must certify that all vendors have agreed to liability responsibility therein and removing the requirement that a private farmers market or private food court provide a written copy of the agreement between all vendors acknowledging that each vendor is jointly and severally liable for any violations; authorizing the use of self-pour automated systems for nonintoxicating beer, cider, and wine by the drink on licensee premises; removing the requirement that a joint and several liability agreement be executed between the multiple vendors at a multi-vendor fair or festival; regulating private clubs sale and service of alcoholic and non-intoxicating beverages; providing limitations on sealed craft cocktail or wine growlers sold to persons who have dined in an establishment, or a patron who is in vehicle while picking up food or a meal and ordered a sealed craft cocktail or wine growler; clarifying and expanding the types of licensed entities authorized to participate in a duly permitted private outdoor designated area (“PODA”); defining terms; exempting certain licensees from certain fees; authorizing consumer activity within a PODA; authorizing a new S4N license for qualified nonprofits; authorizing S1, S2, and S3 licensees to participate in a private outdoor designated area on the premises of a participating Class S4 permit holder upon written invitation of the Class 2 S4 permit holder; correcting mistaken listed percentage for fortified wine; all generally relating to the licensing, sale and service of alcoholic liquor, nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer, wine, cider, craft and cocktails as beverages or sealed containers, and where same may be sold and served. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3181 Allow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirement AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-29-15, relating to law-enforcement purchase of service handguns; authorizing certain law-enforcement officers to purchase service handguns upon honorable separation; providing exceptions for when a service handgun may be purchased; providing that this section does not supersede other specific laws; and creating definitions. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2871 Relating to the crime of negligent homicide AN ACT to amend and reenact §14-2A-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, related to updating definitions to “criminally injurious conduct”; also to amend and reenact §17B-1A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the driver’s license compact and clarifying that any conviction for an offense in another jurisdiction for the crimes contained within §17C-5-1 shall be subject to revocation; also to amend and reenact §17B-3-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to update that a conviction of any offense contained within 17C-5-1 shall be subject to revocation; also to amend and reenact §17C-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to adding an embryo as a protected person and subject to the protections of this section, establishing the crimes of vehicular homicide, aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular homicide in a school zone, vehicular homicide in a construction zone, and establishing fines and penalties related thereto, and establishing the nexus between a conviction of any of these offenses and the revocation of a person’s driver’s license; also to amend and reenact §17C-5-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to reckless driving and updating and enhancing the fines and penalties relating thereto; also to amend and reenact §17C-14-15 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to amending the electronically distracted driving act to clarify that a person convicted of causing the death of another due to a violation shall now be guilty of vehicular homicide; also to amend and reenact §17E-1-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to updating the commercial drivers license process to clarify that a conviction of an offense in §17C-5-1 shall disqualify a person from a commercial driver’s license; also to amend and reenact §20-7-18a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to establishing the crimes of homicide by operation of motorized watercraft, aggravated homicide by operation of motorized watercraft, establishing fines and criminal penalties, and suspension of privileges to operate a motorboat or other motorized vessel upon conviction; also to amend and reenact §33-6A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of automobile insurance premiums and updating to reflect the newly established crimes contained in §17C-5-1 of this code; also to amend and reenact §33-6A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to clarifying that a conviction for a crime in the newly created §17C-5-1 of this code shall constitute a basis for failure to renew an outstanding automobile liability or physical damage insurance policy which has been in existence for two consecutive years; also to amend and reenact §49-1-207 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to updating that definitions in court actions involving juveniles to clarify that newly created criminal provisions contained in §17C-5-1 are defined as a “Violation of a traffic law of West Virginia”; also to amend and reenact §61-2-30 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to recognition of an embryo or fetus as a distinct unborn victim of certain crimes of violence against the person and clarifying that this section shall now apply to the criminal offenses contained in §17C-5-1 of this code”. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2397 Prevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority AN ACT to amend and reenact §7-5-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying the process for designating signatories for certain expenditures from the county treasury by a county sheriff when two or more of the designated signatories are family or household members. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2399 Relating to the taxation of managed timber AN ACT to amend and reenact §11-1C-10 and §11-1C-11 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to changing frequency of landowner managed timberland certifications required to be made to the Division of Forestry to every five years; and specifying rulemaking authority for the State Tax Commissioner and the Division of Forestry. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2358 Relating to postmortem examinations AN ACT to amend and reenact §61-12-10 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to postmortem examinations; establishing time periods for conducting autopsy; and setting time period for providing report of autopsy to certain individuals. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2718 Relating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §18B-1D-12, relating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College; creating a state advisory council; providing the council’s purpose; providing for the council’s membership; providing for the council’s meetings and business; creating a special fund; requiring the council to designate an executive director; providing for reimbursement of expenses; requiring biannual reports; providing a termination date for the council. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2349 To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone A BILL to amend and reenact §16B-13-3 and §16B-13-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to offering long-acting reversible contraception to patients; establishing parameters of how to offer long-acting reversible contraception. Dead
HCR100 Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study cooperative agreements and hospital pricing transparency in the State of West Virginia Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study cooperative agreements and hospital pricing transparency in the State of West Virginia. Dead
HB2816 Relating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §2-1-3, relating to reliance on secondary sources in developing state common law. 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
HCR51 U.S. Army Roy Lee Hill Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 53-032/003.45, locally known as the Peewee Pony Truss (SSPT), carrying CR 032 over Right Fork Reedy Creek in Wirt County, the "U. S. Army PFC Roy Lee Hill Memorial Bridge". Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
HCR52 Ronnie W. Matthews Memorial Bridge Requesting the Division of Highways name Bridge Number: 40-064/00-044.47 () (40A075), (38.44092, -81.83320) locally known as I-64 NITRO INTERCHANGE BRIDGE, carrying IS 064 over WV25, CR25/30, N&S RR in Putnam County, the "Private Ronnie W. Matthews Memorial Bridge." Dead
HB2146 Exempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax The purpose of this bill is to exempt the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax. Dead
HB3438 To allow retired teachers in long-term substitute positions with specialties in maths, sciences, English, and foreign languages to remain in the substitute teaching positions for the entire school year without interruption to their retirement pay in order to allow students to have a quality, uninterrupted education. The purpose of this bill is to establish the "Connor Drennan Substitute Teachers' Act" that allows for retired teachers with STEM or language specializations to remain in a long-terms substitute teaching position up to 180 days per school year with no adverse impact on the retiree's retirement, to provide that no additional retirement system contributions will be made by the employer from such employment; and to allow the retirant to choose to contribute to his or her retirement from this employment should the retirant choose to do so. Dead
HB2876 Increase the number of Natural Resources Commission members A BILL to amend and reenact §20-1-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to increasing the number of members on the Natural Resources Commission and specifying that they be wildlife biologists. 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
HB2730 Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each The purpose of this bill is to improve the affordability, access, and quality of childcare by reducing the cost to the parent or caretaker. 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
HB2731 Creating the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership The purpose of this bill is to establish the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Program. Dead
HB2651 Making administration employees at the local board of education at will and pleasure employees The purpose of this bill is to establish that general and special supervisors or directors of instruction that may be employed by the county board are will and pleasure employees of the county board of education. Dead
HB3072 Creating Super two highways in West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of "Super Two" highways in this state for the construction of certain new roadways. Dead
HB2618 To create automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of sentence for non-violent crimes The purpose of this bill is to grant an automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of a sentence and any other court-ordered penalties, restitution, or fines for those convicted of nonviolent felonies. Dead
HB2609 Limiting teen access to inappropriate material. The purpose of this bill is to empower parents with control over software app downloads for children under 16. Dead
HB3483 Relating to mental health examination requirements. The purpose of this bill is to aligning mental health examination requirements with those required for involuntary hospitalizations. Dead
HB3489 Relating to vaccine requirements The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for compulsory childhood immunizations. 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
HB3494 Certain persons prohibited from possessing firearms The purpose of this bill is to require any persons convicted in this state of any of the crimes referenced in subsections (a)(1) or (8) of §61-7-7 of this code to, sign a form at the time of conviction acknowledging they are now prohibited from possessing firearms, and will transfer any firearms to an individual or individuals not prohibited from possessing firearms. Dead
HB3345 Caregiver Tax Credit The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for eligible family members providing caregiver services to an eligible family member. Dead
HB2781 Relating to the meaning of residence for the Purpose of Bail A BILL to amend and reenact §62-1C-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release. Dead
HB2800 Requiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling rates The purpose of this bill relates generally to Public Service Commission's jurisdiction over the collection fees charged by private commercial carriers of solid waste in West Virginia border counties. The bill requires a commission survey of fees in those counties; establishment of maximum rate for solid waste collection and transportation; and allows carriers of solid waste to adjust their rates up to the maximum rate with notice to customers. Dead
HB3307 Requiring annual audit of non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) that receive money from the state The purpose of this bill is to establish limitations on expenditures by non-governmental organizations or nonprofit corporations; require financial reporting; and authorize an audit of non-governmental organizations and nonprofit corporations. Dead
HB2405 Provide tax credit for homeschool students The purpose of this bill is to establish tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home-schooling program or private school. The bill provides for an exception. Finally, the bill provides rule-making authority. 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
HB3262 To require than an individual serving on two or more boards or commissions to recuse themselves when decision-making involves both entities The purpose of this bill is to provide for the recusal of a county commissioner in certain circumstances. Dead
HJR36 Amendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section two, article XII thereof, relating to clarifying the West Virginia Board of Education duties and authority; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. 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
HB2383 Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act The purpose of this bill is to create the Criminal Process Forfeiture Act. Dead
HJR34 To reduce the business inventory tax The purpose of this resolution is to permit the Legislature to exempt some species of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation, reduce the rate of taxation or assessment for any species of tangible personal property; establish different statewide rates of taxation, assessment, or methods of valuation for different species of tangible personal property, or classify property as real property or personal property for ad valorem taxation. Dead
HB2870 Correcting the Issue of Fleeing DUI The purpose of this bill relates to correct the issue of a fleeing DUI not being considered a DUI offense. Dead
HR8 Affirming the House of Delegates support for the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Affirming the support of the House of Delegates for the passage by Congress of the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. Dead
HB3091 To revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State Guard The purpose of this bill is to revise and update the provisions of state code relating to all aspects of the West Virginia State Guard. 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
HB2400 Prohibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk. Dead
HB2478 Clarifying eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship. The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of an eligible recipient of the Hope Scholarship Program. Dead
HB2992 Farm Direct Feed Sales Exemption The purpose of this bill is to provide that persons engaged in selling products or commodities produced exclusively on their own farm are not distributors and are exempt from obtaining a Commercial Feed Distributor Permit West Virginia. Dead
HB2951 Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of exercising the 2nd Amendment constitutional right. 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
HB2974 To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity. Dead
HB2959 Repeal the West Virginia machinegun ban The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code making it unlawful to possess a fully automatic weapon. Dead
HB2869 Clarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of Bail The purpose of this bill is to require that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release. 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
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
HB2729 Vaccine exemption for private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit vaccine mandates for certain schools in this state. The bill acknowledges that student athletes must still adhere to certain guidelines. Dead
HB2732 Permitting religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations The purpose of this bill is to permit a religious exemption to compulsory school immunizations. Dead
HB2778 To remove the taxation on burials, funerals and cremation The purpose of this bill is to create a tax exemption for funeral, cremation, and burial services. Dead
HB2733 Relating to the Women’s Right to Know Act The purpose of this bill is to modify the Unborn Child Protection act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates a process of informed consent. The bill provides for printed information. The bill provides for the creation of an Internet website. The bill provides for an informed consent procedure in case of medical emergency. The bill provides for reporting. The bill provides for licensure action. The bill provides for protection of aborted fetuses born alive. Finally, the bill provides for severability. Dead
HB2735 Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity The purpose of this bill is to provide equal or preferred treatment to persons who have natural immunity or antibodies from their contraction of an infectious or communicable disease as opposed to persons who have vaccine induced immunity. Dead
HB2739 To remove the helmet law in West Virginia. The purpose of this bill is to remove the helmet requirement from motorcycle safety equipment. Dead
HB2728 Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for biodentical hormones. Dead
HB2660 Amending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deed The purpose of this bill is to amending duties of a purchaser of property sold by the Auditor for unpaid taxes to secure a deed to include the satisfaction of any municipal lien of record on the property. 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
HB2717 To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles. 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
HB2691 To allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit The purpose of this bill is to allow public school teachers and public school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit. 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
HB2698 To repeal the requirement for automobile inspection. The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that automobiles be inspected. Dead
HB2562 Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of tangible personal property to safely store firearms, including, but not limited to, safes and trigger locks from the consumer sales tax. Dead
HB2662 To create a felony vehicular homicide and Aggravated vehicular homicide The purpose of this bill is to create the separate and distinct offenses of misdemeanor vehicular homicide and felony aggravated vehicular homicide and to amend W.Va. Code §61-2-30(c) to recognize and protect unborn victims of these criminal offenses. Dead
HB2670 To double the homestead tax exemption The purpose of this bill is to increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption from $20,000 to $40,000. 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
HB2671 Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships The purpose of this bill is to create an income tax exemption for memberships to gyms in West Virginia and to set the exemption at $60 per month with a total of $720 per year. Dead
HJR23 Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia amending section one, article VI thereof; amending section two, article XIV thereof; and amending said Constitution by adding a new article, designated article XV, amending section one, article VI thereof; amending section two, article XIV thereof; and amending said Constitution by adding a new article, designated article XV, all relating to the legislative powers held by the people of the state and the Legislature; the power of the registered voters and the power of the Legislature to propose amendments to this Constitution; and the reservation by and to the people and registered voters of this state the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall at all levels of government in this state; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. 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
HB2617 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands The purpose of this bill is to set forth limitations of entry onto private lands; clarify the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; and clarify the use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands. 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
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
HB2578 Family Child Care Home Registration Requirements The purpose of this bill is to increase the total number of children allowable for informal family child care. Dead
HB2540 State to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time served The purpose of this bill is to require the state to reimburse a county for inmate costs when a conviction of an inmate results in credit for time served towards any sentence imposed. 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
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
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
HB2568 Eliminate net metering in WV The purpose of this bill is to eliminate net metering of public utilities. 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
HB2538 To exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension payments The purpose of this bill is to exempt retirement benefits received by Natural Resources Police Officers from West Virginia personal income tax. Dead
HB2386 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. The purpose of this bill is to warrantless entry of private lands; limitations of entry onto private lands; clarifying the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands; searches and seizures on private lands; requiring a search warrant or other recognized exception for searches and seizures in open fields; providing a definition; providing for abolishing the common law open fields doctrine; prohibiting surveillance cameras on private property; and providing exceptions. Dead
HB2406 Eliminate woke, anti-women words from state government The purpose of this bill is to eliminate woke words and agendas from state government documents, websites, literature, and in person. 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
HR5 Recognizing the month of October as Military Toxic Exposure Awareness Month Recognizing the month of October as Military Toxic Exposure Awareness Month Dead
HB2489 Providing for election reform and protections The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records, also known as "CVRs." The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems. Dead
HB2404 Provide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for companies who donate to pregnancy and birthing centers in this state. 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
HB2407 To remove income tax from overtime work The purpose of this bill is to exempt income received by a full-time hourly waged paid employee as compensation for work performed in excess of 40 hours in a week from West Virginia income taxation. Dead
HB2460 Any state permitting, county regulations or municipality shall treat private schools the same as public schools when it comes to building permits, fees charged, safety standards, waste water management, septic systems, and the timeliness of permitting process The purpose of this bill is to ensure equal treatment of private and parochial schools for school building construction. Dead
HB2445 To remove qualified immunity from officers serving no-knock warrants The purpose of this bill is to remove qualified immunity for officers serving no-knock warrants if they are found to have used excessive force or are found to have been negligent and to cause an investigation of the training the officer received. Dead
HB2517 Relating to voluntary private school immunization The purpose of this bill is to eliminate vaccine mandates for the citizens of West Virginia. 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
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
HB2375 Relating to permitting persons to refuse to participate in a irreversible transition surgery The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the requiring of the performance or assistance of an irreversible gender reassignment surgery. Dead
HB2385 To exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax The purpose of this bill is to exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax. Dead
HB2384 To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older 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
HB2352 Modiying Unborn Child Protection Act The purpose of this bill is to have patients provide voluntary and informed consent; clarify what is needed for voluntary and informed consent; and provide certain information be included in advertising and certain printed materials. Dead
HB2097 Relating to Vehicular Homicide The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of reckless and wanton vehicular homicide. Dead
HB2155 To allow for local electronic repair shops to repair Apple phones The purpose of this bill is to create the Electronic Right to Repair Act. The bill promotes consumer choice and competition by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair such equipment. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for definitions. The bill provides for requirements and limitations. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date. 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 Yea
HB2054 Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 634) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 Yea
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 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 Nay
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 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 Yea
HB2451 To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 590) 04/12/2025 Yea
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Yea
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 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 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 Health and Human Resources Committee 16
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
WV West Virginia House District 91 House Republican In Office 01/24/2025