Joe Ellington

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Cosponsored bills (140)

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HB 5459 Relating to a tax on managed care organizations · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 5458 Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 5325 Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria. · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 4869 Establish narrow, clearly bounded guaranteed-issue rights for Medicare Supplement policies in West Virginia. · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 4028 Relating to sales tax on construction materials · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 4008 Relating to Business Ready Sites Program · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 4768 Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts · Became Law · Jun 29, 2026
HB 5074 Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. · Vetoed · Apr 2, 2026
HB 4002 Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory · Vetoed · Apr 2, 2026
HB 4798 Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.” · Became Law · Apr 1, 2026
HB 5510 Eliminate the requirement for private wedding venues to own or lease 2 acres in rural location. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 14, 2026
HB 4573 Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act · Passed Legislature · Mar 14, 2026
HB 5687 Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state · Passed Legislature · Mar 13, 2026
HCR 13 Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow · Passed Legislature · Mar 10, 2026
HB 4421 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments · Passed One Chamber · Mar 10, 2026
HB 5163 Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements · Passed One Chamber · Mar 9, 2026
HB 5464 West Virginia First Live Racing Jobs Act of 2026 · Passed One Chamber · Mar 6, 2026
HB 5525 To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water. · Introduced · Mar 5, 2026
HB 4477 To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 4, 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 5198 Relating to crimes against the intellectually disabled · Passed One Chamber · Feb 24, 2026
HB 5478 Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness. · Introduced · Feb 23, 2026
HB 4693 To declassify Community and Technical Education (“CTE”) teaching positions to allow for counties to provide additional funding for certain positions. · Introduced · Feb 19, 2026
HB 4871 Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
HB 5678 To provide amendments to the Build WV Act · Introduced · Feb 17, 2026
HB 5534 To reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation values, except for mobile homes, from a Class IV assessment valuation to a Class II · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
HB 5573 Rural Medical Residency Program concentrating on obstetrics and gynecology for rural hospitals, can be funded from the Rural Health Inititive or other sources funded by the legislature. · 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 5535 Relating to tow truck lighting · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
HB 5365 Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers providing services to the Public Employees Insurance Agency. · Introduced · Feb 16, 2026
HB 5493 Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
HB 5499 Relating to school system fiscal and governance early warning, stabilization, and accountability. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
HR 6 Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development to the prosperity of West Virginia · Introduced · Feb 13, 2026
HB 5472 Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia. · Introduced · Feb 12, 2026
HB 4426 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts · Introduced · Feb 12, 2026
HB 5433 Require all state‑regulated health insurance plans to provide meaningful coverage for hearing aids and to cover at least one annual audiological evaluation. · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
HB 5442 Relating to training on the uses and indications of certain drugs for pregnant women. · Introduced · Feb 11, 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 5330 Allow expedited partner treatment for bacterial vaginitis · Introduced · Feb 9, 2026
HB 5200 Creating Office of entrepreneurship · Introduced · 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
HR 9 Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 5, 2026
HB 5098 Creation of the MOBILE ID. · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
HR 7 Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
HR 8 Designate June as fidelity month · Introduced · Feb 3, 2026
HB 5047 To create the Mobile Career and Technical Education Classroom Program. · Introduced · Feb 2, 2026
HB 4431 Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority · Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
HB 4422 To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities in the fall · Passed One Chamber · Jan 30, 2026
HB 5010 Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries. · Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
HB 5011 Allow removal of complaints from HRC to Circuit Court · Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
HB 4810 Relating to dental health care service plans · Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
HB 4870 Determining campaign finance report deadlines during legislative sessions · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
HB 4892 To expand the provisionof the literacy-based promation act in order to provide certin intervention and implementation stratagies for literacy proficiency among students in grade 4 through grade 8 · Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
HB 4081 To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 27, 2026
HB 4478 Relating to racing facilities · Introduced · Jan 27, 2026
HB 4762 Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
HB 4788 Allow school board members to run for the state legislature · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
HB 4660 To move any remaining sixth grade classifications from elementary schools to middle schools. · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
HB 4766 Change the Homestead Exemption · Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
HB 4761 Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder · Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
HB 4690 To repeal obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code. · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
HB 4659 Transfer oversight of childcare from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education · Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
HB 4572 Rural School Flexibility & Innovation Pilot Act · Introduced · Jan 20, 2026
HB 4473 Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers · Introduced · Jan 19, 2026
HB 4449 Permitting cameras in classrooms · Introduced · Jan 19, 2026
HB 4420 Relating generally to West Virginia Parkways Authority. · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
HB 4429 Create a prison work pilot program · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
HB 4432 Establishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
HB 4475 Disaster Recovery Acceleration Act · Introduced · Jan 16, 2026
HB 4368 Relating to military connected students · Introduced · Jan 15, 2026
HB 4372 Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer · Introduced · Jan 15, 2026
HB 4370 Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds · Introduced · Jan 15, 2026
HB 2755 To provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for review · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
HB 3297 Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
HB 3125 To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
HB 2548 Clarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementation · Became Law · Jul 31, 2025
HB 2678 Relating to school zones of public or private schools · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 2123 Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 3209 To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state. · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 2595 Non Profit Athletics Act · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 2411 To provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 2576 NIL Protection Act · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 2164 To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel. · Became Law · Jul 30, 2025
HB 3412 Relating to exemptions from disclosure of certain records; and exempting the legislative branch if it adopts its own rules. · 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
HB 2645 Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased · Passed One Chamber · Apr 7, 2025
HCR 88 Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees · Passed Legislature · Apr 4, 2025
HCR 46 U.S. Army Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
HB 3446 Permitting public high school students submit FAFSA prior to graduation · Passed One Chamber · Apr 3, 2025
HCR 91 Charles Grant Hoke Memorial · Passed Legislature · Apr 3, 2025
HB 3506 Relating to contributions to the retirement system for judges of courts of record. · 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 3507 Relating to requiring the counties particpating in the QMHP Pilot Program to have at least one qualified mental health professional in each public school in that county. · Introduced · Mar 26, 2025
HB 3139 Relating to charter schools applications · Passed One Chamber · Mar 26, 2025
HB 2646 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. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 26, 2025
HB 3438 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. · Introduced · Mar 26, 2025
HB 3508 Relating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances. · Introduced · Mar 26, 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 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
HR 11 Expressing West Virginia’s support for the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board · Introduced · Mar 20, 2025
HB 2087 Removing restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom · Introduced · Mar 20, 2025
HB 3295 Troop- to-Teachers · Introduced · Mar 19, 2025
HB 2760 To allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools · Introduced · Mar 18, 2025
HB 3099 Permitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools. · Introduced · Mar 18, 2025
HB 2143 Require elementary school teachers to be certified in the science of reading · Passed One Chamber · Mar 18, 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 3383 To create the Great Expectations Pilot Program · Introduced · Mar 14, 2025
HB 2664 Require county school boards to have members elected per district · Introduced · Mar 14, 2025
HB 2781 Relating to the meaning of residence for the Purpose of Bail · Passed One Chamber · Mar 13, 2025
HB 2855 To define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admission · Introduced · Mar 11, 2025
HB 2187 Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer · Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
HB 2614 To allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement date · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
HB 2746 Relating to Vape Shop Regulations · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
HB 3124 Change the Homestead Exemption · Introduced · Mar 4, 2025
HB 2521 To provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per year · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
HB 2690 Dental Insurance Transparency Act · Introduced · Mar 3, 2025
HB 2782 Relating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools · Introduced · Feb 27, 2025
HB 2946 Relating to exempting West Virginia campus police office retirement income from personal income tax after specified date · Introduced · Feb 25, 2025
HB 2798 Relating to the establishment of a trades based elective course for public high school students · Introduced · Feb 24, 2025
HB 2751 To grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes. · Introduced · Feb 21, 2025
HB 2644 Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2696 Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2648 Establishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2668 Requiring students in public high schools to complete a course of computer science instruction · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2643 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2649 Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2669 Allow off duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and at public school events. · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2508 Permit beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary’s retirement · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2677 To prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12. · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2674 Allow licensed substitute and full time teachers to serve as parent volunteers without an additional background check. · Introduced · Feb 20, 2025
HB 2142 Providing that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts · Introduced · Feb 18, 2025
HB 2439 Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries · Introduced · Feb 18, 2025
HB 2507 To modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirement · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
HB 2522 Modifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement System · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
HB 2519 Raising salaries for school service personnel · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025
HB 2438 Make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force · Introduced · Feb 17, 2025

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