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Sponsored bills (19)
Bills this legislator primary-sponsored. Data from OpenStates.
- HB 5087 Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact. · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4881 Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 5206 To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful · Introduced · Feb 18, 2026
- HB 5508 Relating to Capitol Police Retirement · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
- HB 5509 Mountain Homes Act · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
- HB 4759 Modifing the rules for transferring students · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
- HB 5029 Relating to Volunteer Fire Departments · Introduced · Feb 6, 2026
- HB 5207 To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals · Introduced · Feb 5, 2026
- HB 4844 Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave · Introduced · Jan 27, 2026
- HB 4758 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
- HB 2948 Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer · Passed One Chamber · Apr 8, 2025
- HB 3469 Providing for a $3,000 raise for state troopers · Introduced · Mar 17, 2025
- HB 3214 Mountain Homes Act · Introduced · Mar 10, 2025
- HB 3130 To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
- HB 3210 Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
- HB 3132 To change the requirements of dog breeding operations · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
- HB 3268 Modifing the rules for transferring students · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
- HB 2998 Relating to Volunteer Fire Departments · Introduced · Feb 26, 2025
- HB 2941 The purpose of this bill is to establish the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, create the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, and provide for the administration of the Compact. · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
Cosponsored bills (108)
Bills this legislator coauthored or cosponsored. Data from OpenStates.
- HB 5101 The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4007 Relating to industrial access roads · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4995 Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4842 Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4990 Relating to crimes using gift cards · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
- HB 4002 Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory · Vetoed · Apr 2, 2026
- HB 4198 E-Verify Safe Harbor Act · Passed Legislature · Mar 14, 2026
- HB 4977 Relating to authorizing municipalities to adopt an ordinance to recover demolition costs as special tax assessments · Passed One Chamber · Mar 5, 2026
- HCR 29 Requesting Joint Committee study the feasibility of establishing a flexible, short-duration, on-demand respite care program for seniors and caregivers · Introduced · Mar 5, 2026
- HR 21 Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West Virginia · Introduced · Mar 3, 2026
- HR 20 Memoralizing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump; dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 2, 2026
- HR 19 Urging Department of Administration to maintain trees on grounds to prevent damage to persons or property · Introduced · Feb 26, 2026
- HB 4591 To recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). · Passed One Chamber · Feb 25, 2026
- HB 5198 Relating to crimes against the intellectually disabled · Passed One Chamber · Feb 24, 2026
- HB 5176 Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 19, 2026
- HB 4834 To permit women’s wrestling in public high schools as a sanctioned event · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
- HB 5631 Relating to the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
- HR 14 Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Timothy P. Armstead. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 16, 2026
- HB 4725 Clarifying the disposition of animal subject to animal cruelty treatment. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 13, 2026
- HB 5495 Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
- HB 5500 To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
- HB 5461 Creating the “Financial Accountability Stable Token Act,” for financing and state payments · Introduced · Feb 12, 2026
- HB 5436 Make it a felony to kill a canine officer · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
- HB 5328 Relating to regulatory classification of bars, taverns, and restaurants. · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
- HB 5374 Prohibiting or at least limiting unsolicited phone calls pushing benefits under medicare, auto insurance, or soliciting donations for various causes or benefits · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
- HB 5355 If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person. · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
- HB 5331 To provide special consideration for municipalities to be allowed to join NPFRS for their paid firefighters · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
- HB 5199 Relating to county parks and recreation commission · Introduced · Feb 6, 2026
- HR 10 Proposing approval of United States H.R. 5966, Ohio River Restoration Program Act, to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, and expanded recreation opportunities to West Virginia. · Introduced · Feb 5, 2026
- HR 9 Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 5, 2026
- HB 5215 Relating generally to limiting landowner liability for the purpose of operation of all-terrain vehicles. · Introduced · Feb 5, 2026
- HB 5171 Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials. · Introduced · Feb 4, 2026
- HB 4152 Workforce-Education Partnership Act · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
- HR 7 Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
- HB 5035 Requiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations · Introduced · Feb 2, 2026
- HB 4918 Mandate the number of School days or hours required · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
- HB 4856 Requiring that all state agency P-card rebates received must go toward stabilizing the PEIA fund · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
- HB 4469 Establish residency requirements for county surveyor be a resident of the state and provide exemption for holding more than one office. · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
- HB 4849 Authorize the Superintendent of the county schools district to apply directly to the School Building Authority for emergency funding to facilitate remediation of hazards. · Introduced · Jan 27, 2026
- HB 4762 Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
- HB 4727 To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales) · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
- HB 4761 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
- HB 4718 Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
- HB 4658 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. · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4671 Relating to illegal immigrants · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4682 Fourth Amendment Restoration Act · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4689 Relating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4649 Amending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deed · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4672 Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
- HB 4548 WV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia First · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
- HB 4571 Taxpayer Protection Act · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
- HB 4596 Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
- HB 4598 Change Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
- HB 4445 Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
- HB 4163 FOIA Database · Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
- HB 4164 Election integrity and People’s vote protection act · Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
- HB 4162 WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit · Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
- HB 4153 West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act · Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
- HB 2964 Amending residency requirements for regional airport boards · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
- HB 3133 Permitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
- HCR 18 Paul J. Hofe Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 12, 2025
- HB 2634 To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor · Passed Legislature · Apr 11, 2025
- HCR 99 Resolution to study policies aimed at preventing financial fraud and scams · Introduced · Apr 9, 2025
- HCR 41 Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day” · Passed One Chamber · Apr 9, 2025
- HCR 88 Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees · Passed Legislature · Apr 4, 2025
- HB 2973 Regarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission · Passed One Chamber · Apr 3, 2025
- HCR 46 U.S. Army Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
- HCR 91 Charles Grant Hoke Memorial · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
- HCR 9 Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
- HB 3013 Relating to open captioning for motion pictures · Passed One Chamber · Apr 2, 2025
- HCR 78 Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway · Passed Legislature · Apr 1, 2025
- HB 3001 Relating to county parks and recreation commission · Passed One Chamber · Mar 29, 2025
- HB 2543 Requiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rules · Introduced · Mar 27, 2025
- HCR 47 Clinton “Randy” Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Mar 25, 2025
- HCR 72 Recognizing Black Lung Awareness Month. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 25, 2025
- HCR 67 2nd LT Darwin Keith “Gus” Kyle Memorial Bridge · Passed One Chamber · Mar 25, 2025
- HCR 40 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 · Introduced · Mar 25, 2025
- HB 2637 Raising the threshold bid for county governments · Introduced · Mar 21, 2025
- HB 2475 To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers. · Introduced · Mar 20, 2025
- HJR 40 To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education. · Introduced · Mar 18, 2025
- HB 2635 To ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide · Passed One Chamber · Mar 18, 2025
- HB 3501 Relating to residential real estate transactions · Introduced · Mar 18, 2025
- HB 3414 To automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia. · Introduced · Mar 17, 2025
- HCR 92 To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veteran’s benefits except as permitted under Federal Law · Introduced · Mar 14, 2025
- HB 2774 Coach Protection Act · Passed One Chamber · Mar 13, 2025
- HB 2883 Relating to the creation of an ENDS product directory · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
- HB 3323 To expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit court · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
- HB 3314 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. · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
- HB 3315 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. · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
- HB 2705 To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
- HB 2885 Allow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculation · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
- HB 3076 Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
- HB 3003 Relating to authorizing County Commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials · Introduced · Feb 27, 2025
- HB 2970 Relating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
- HB 2938 Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
- HB 2951 Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
- HB 2839 To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
- HB 2864 Creating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
- HB 2925 Relating to a statewide panhandling ban · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
- HB 2723 To provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified · Introduced · Feb 21, 2025
- HB 2741 Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below · Introduced · Feb 21, 2025
- HB 2708 To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
- HB 2670 To double the homestead tax exemption · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
- HB 2477 To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
- HB 2671 Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
- HB 2636 To allow municipalities to re-bid a project if a contractor is deemed to not be reputable · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
- HB 2474 To provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
- HB 2476 To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales) · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
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