HB5382 - Relating to setting a date by which convention and visitor’s bureaus shall be accredited in order to be eligible for distribution of hotel occupancy tax proceeds.

5 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to require convention and visitor's bureaus to receive accreditation from an accrediting body on or before June 30, 2026, in order to be eligible for distribution of net proceeds of hotel-motel tax.

HB5394 - To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor.

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, or cartridges to anyone under 18 years of age, making it a misdemeanor and increasing the fines and penalties for the employee and business that sells these items to minors.

HB5295 - Authorizing a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to expressly authorize a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders, including but not limited to a special S2 licensed and properly insured private fair and festival.

HB4838 - Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to inform persons, who are employed as a long-term substitute teacher, about completing IEP and 504 plans.

HB4865 - To amend the senior citizen tax credit threshold.

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to increase the total amount for the senior citizen homestead tax exemption and lower the threshold to 200% of federal poverty guidelines.

HB4845 - To prohibit swatting

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Anti-Swatting Act.

HB5087 - To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement.

10 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to allow Tier II members of the Teachers Retirement System to apply accrued annual and sick leave, on the basis of one day's retirement service credit for each two days of accrued annual and sick leave, toward an increase in his or her retirement benefits with those days constituting additional credited service in computation of the benefits under the Teachers Retirement System.

HB4593 - Requiring certain provisions within the by-laws of the West Virginia First Foundation

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia First Foundation to comply with the Open Governmental Proceedings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

HCR21 - Louie Patton Memorial Bridge

1 Co-Sponsor

HB4781 - To fund repairs and renovations for the West Virginia Children’s Home in Randolph County.

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to provide for maintainance and funding all juvenile group homes in this state, restoring, repairing, and staffing the West Virginia Children's Home in Randolph County, requiring reports on the needs for each facility, and establishing a plan for funding.