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Tresa Howell

Tresa Howell

Republican State House · District 52 · West Virginia

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Sponsored bills (20)

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  • HB 4793 Creating the Barber Apprentice Program · Passed Legislature · Mar 14, 2026
  • HB 5660 Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute · Passed One Chamber · Mar 4, 2026
  • HB 4152 Workforce-Education Partnership Act · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 4998 Provide for a raise for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court appointed panel attorneys · Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
  • HB 4597 Increasing Homestead Exemption · 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 4153 West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act · Introduced · Jan 14, 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
  • HCR 9 Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
  • HB 3077 West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
  • HB 3216 Election integrity and People’s vote protection act · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 3217 Relating to notification requirements for environmental spills · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 3218 WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 3140 FOIA Database · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
  • HB 3143 Workforce-Education Partnership Act · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
  • HB 3074 Change Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
  • HB 2969 Increasing Homestead Exemption · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025

Cosponsored bills (150)

Bills this legislator coauthored or cosponsored. Data from OpenStates.

  • HB 4712 Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.” · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
  • HB 5484 Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
  • HB 5101 The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
  • HCR 33 Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study women’s collegiate sports programs in West Virginia · Introduced · Mar 14, 2026
  • HR 21 Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West Virginia · Introduced · Mar 3, 2026
  • HCR 27 A Resolution requesting a comprehensive legislative study of disaster recovery and flood resiliency funding, coordination, statutory compliance, and disaster case management capacity within the State of 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
  • HB 5474 Gateway to the Gorge Outdoor Recreation Industry Act · Introduced · Feb 26, 2026
  • HB 4709 Relating to changing the process of election litigation · Passed One Chamber · Feb 19, 2026
  • HB 5206 To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful · Introduced · Feb 18, 2026
  • HB 5680 Relating to establishing a comprehensive regulatory sunset and zero-based review system. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
  • HB 4062 To create the West Virginia Homeschool Student Athletics Participation Act. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
  • HB 5643 Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
  • HB 5644 To establish provisions regarding student immigration status and nationality in WV public educational institutions · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
  • HJR 39 To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
  • HB 5548 Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5592 Ivermectin over the counter · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5570 To exempt common carriers and contract carriers engaged in the business of transporting solid waste for commercial or industrial customers to disposal or recycling locations. · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5561 Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5549 Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
  • HB 5550 Relating to shelter for animals · 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 5497 Relating to staff liability · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
  • HB 5498 Relating to liability protection of a multidisciplinary team member. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
  • HB 4600 Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 11, 2026
  • HB 4769 Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
  • HB 5369 West Virginia Rural School Protection Act · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
  • HB 5356 Modify Funding to Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy · 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
  • HR 12 Sexual Violence Awareness Day · 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
  • HR 11 Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate System · Introduced · 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 5173 To create the West Virginia Rural Littering and Illegal Dumping Prevention Act. · Introduced · Feb 4, 2026
  • HB 5111 To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission. · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HR 8 Designate June as fidelity month · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 4467 Relating to maternity leave for school employees · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 5113 Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HR 7 Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 5112 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 5097 Require hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
  • HB 5036 The sovereignty of law and judicial authority in the State of West Virginia. · Introduced · Feb 2, 2026
  • HB 5038 Establishing the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 to facilitate coke production and steel-making in the state · Introduced · Feb 2, 2026
  • HB 4914 West Virginia Education Freedom and Parental Empowerment Act · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4915 Sudden Death Reporting and Stransparency Act · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4947 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4979 Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4980 To establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their duties · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4931 Relating to the protection of firearm owner privacy and prohibition of registries · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HJR 29 Amendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
  • HB 4855 To the elimination of the West Virginia Department of Education and providing direct funding for education · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
  • HB 4895 Relating to establishing an unborn child tax credit · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
  • HB 4866 Relating to creating the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
  • HB 4878 Relating to deadly force · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
  • HB 4843 Relating to consumer protection and the collection of certain personally identifiable information. · Introduced · Jan 27, 2026
  • HB 4851 Relating to creating a moratorium on school closures and consolidations pending a West Virginia Department of Education (“WVDE”) school aid formula proposal. · Introduced · Jan 27, 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 4808 Federally Approved Project Delivery Methods for Airport Capital Improvement Projects · Introduced · Jan 26, 2026
  • HB 4726 Housing assistance for children aging out of foster care system · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
  • HB 4665 Relating to pension income of retired law enforcement officers and first responders · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4713 To provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tips · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4708 Clarifying how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods. · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4662 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 · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4661 Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4668 To make any accident involving a driver that is driving on a revoked/suspended license or is driving while unlicensed is automatically at fault for the accident · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4666 Require medical examiners to review medical and immunization records and document any immunizations or emergency countermeasures given within 90 days before their death · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4670 To create a pilot program that would exempt certain counties from provisions of the Education code. · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4706 Establishing a three month time limit for a purchaser of real property to have a deed recorded. · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
  • HB 4555 Eliminate sales tax on tax preparation services · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
  • HJR 20 Relating to the Holy Bible · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
  • HJR 22 To reduce the business inventory tax · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
  • HB 4448 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 · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
  • HB 4470 Relating to requiring election officials to capture and publish ballot images, and provide voters with the ability to affix a unique mark on their ballot to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election in West Virginia · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
  • HB 4347 To remove income tax from overtime work · Introduced · Jan 15, 2026
  • HB 4013 Relating to the Mountaineer Flexible Tax Credit Act of 2026 · Introduced · Jan 15, 2026
  • HB 4075 Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one · Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
  • HB 3133 Permitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
  • HB 2066 Creating a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment. · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
  • HB 2349 To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone · Passed One Chamber · Apr 11, 2025
  • HCR 41 Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day” · Passed One Chamber · Apr 9, 2025
  • HCR 99 Resolution to study policies aimed at preventing financial fraud and scams · Introduced · Apr 9, 2025
  • HCR 88 Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees · Passed Legislature · Apr 4, 2025
  • HCR 51 U.S. Army Roy Lee Hill Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
  • HB 2892 Relating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way · 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 2158 Relating to removal of a sunset clause for the West Virginia spay and neuter program · Passed One Chamber · Mar 25, 2025
  • HCR 83 Benny Filiaggi III 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
  • HB 2939 Remote Schools Support Act · Introduced · Mar 19, 2025
  • HJR 40 To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education. · Introduced · Mar 18, 2025
  • HB 3442 Relating to deadly force · Introduced · Mar 17, 2025
  • HB 3453 Tto require money transmitter licensees · Introduced · Mar 17, 2025
  • HB 3437 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights · Introduced · Mar 17, 2025
  • HB 3436 Genetic Privacy Act · 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 3384 To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission. · Introduced · Mar 14, 2025
  • HB 3385 Requiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations · Introduced · Mar 14, 2025
  • HB 3220 Relating to creating a moratorium on school closures and consolidations pending a West Virginia Department of Education (“WVDE”) school aid formula proposal. · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
  • HB 3328 Require hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
  • HB 3329 Relating to dangerous crimes against children · Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
  • HJR 37 Initiative, Referendum and Recall · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
  • HB 3301 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
  • HB 3300 Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
  • HB 3298 Prohibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
  • HJR 36 Amendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HJR 35 Constitutional amendment to make the state superintendent of schools, a constitutional officer position, elected by the people · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 3130 To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 3171 Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
  • HB 2437 Clarification of penalties for offenses involving Fentanyl · Passed One Chamber · Mar 6, 2025
  • HB 3172 Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
  • HB 3147 Make it a felony to kill a canine officer · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
  • HB 3127 To fund the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund from the DMV in the form of a 50-cent payment from every registration sold/renewed in the state · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
  • HJR 34 To reduce the business inventory tax · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
  • HB 3076 Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
  • HB 2006 Defining Men and Women · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
  • HJR 31 Constitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible · Introduced · Feb 28, 2025
  • HB 3050 Community School Funding Formula Revision Act · Introduced · Feb 28, 2025
  • HB 3019 To require parental notification of certain immunization-related items by public school districts any time school-related immunization notifications or letters are sent to parents · Introduced · Feb 27, 2025
  • HB 2997 Support for neglected Schools · Introduced · Feb 26, 2025
  • HB 2938 Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
  • HB 2974 To nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
  • HB 2814 Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
  • HB 2834 Requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
  • HB 2477 To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
  • HB 2717 To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
  • HB 2606 Provide an increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employees · Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
  • HB 2613 Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses · Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
  • HB 2469 Relating to “Rain Tax” · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2517 Relating to voluntary private school immunization · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2462 To make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2448 Prohibit the shutdown of churches or places of worship · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2467 To eliminate the Personal Income tax in WV · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2470 Providing that a hunting license is only required for public land · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2425 Relating to Constitutional Carry · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2424 Eliminate Governor’s Power for Shutdown · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2429 To require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2426 Relating to illegal immigrants · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2471 Eliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporations · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2489 Providing for election reform and protections · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2428 Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2488 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. · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2461 Relating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2466 To eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 18 · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
  • HB 2396 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 · Introduced · Feb 14, 2025
  • HJR 10 Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment · Introduced · Feb 13, 2025
  • HB 2184 Allow for monthly payments on property taxes · Introduced · Feb 12, 2025
  • HB 2127 Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights · Introduced · Feb 12, 2025

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