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West Virginia · Current officeholder

Jeff Stephens

Republican West Virginia House, District 6

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Sponsored legislation

176 bills in the current data (15 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HB 4395Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel.Co-sponsorEnactedAugust 13, 2026
HB 5382Relating to the Neighborhood Investment Program.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 29, 2026
HB 4999Relating to crimes against athletic officialsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 29, 2026
HB 4592Relating to college campus safetyCo-sponsorEnactedJune 29, 2026
HB 4425To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 29, 2026
HB 4005Skills to workCo-sponsorEnactedJune 29, 2026
HB 4893Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate courtPrimary sponsorVetoedApril 2, 2026
HB 4002Establishing the West Virginia CollaboratoryCo-sponsorVetoedApril 2, 2026
HB 5537Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMarch 14, 2026
HB 4421Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond paymentsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 10, 2026
HB 5163Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirementsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 9, 2026
HR 22Requesting that Congress put a coking plant and power plant in West Virginia.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
HCR 29Requesting Joint Committee study the feasibility of establishing a flexible, short-duration, on-demand respite care program for seniors and caregiversCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
HB 5629Relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
HB 5260Relating generally to medical cannabisCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
HB 4977Relating to authorizing municipalities to adopt an ordinance to recover demolition costs as special tax assessmentsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
HR 21Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West VirginiaCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2026
HCR 27A 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 VirginiaCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2026
HR 20Memoralizing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump; dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 2, 2026
HB 5630Relating generally to providing notice for amendments to a zoning ordinance.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 27, 2026
HR 19Urging Department of Administration to maintain trees on grounds to prevent damage to persons or propertyCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
HR 15Expressing support for I-68 Energy Manufacturing CorridorCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
HB 4591To recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 25, 2026
HB 5569To reinstate the discount on insurance for retired firefighters hired after 2010Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
HB 5492Relating to advance purchase agreements for electric substation transformersCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
HB 4485Allow education employees to donate sick leave to co-workers for maternity leaveCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2026
HCR 22Requesting Joint Committee study policies to accelerate the ordering and deployment of electric generation equipment necessary to ensure grid reliability, economic growth, and West Virginia’s energy production goals.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 4693To declassify Community and Technical Education (“CTE”) teaching positions to allow for counties to provide additional funding for certain positions.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 5658Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2026
HB 4871Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelinesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2026
HR 14Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Timothy P. Armstead.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 16, 2026
HB 5632Relating to local permitting deadlinesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 16, 2026
HB 5583West Virginia Seal of Civic Literacy Act.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 16, 2026
HB 4462Prohibition on cell-cultured productsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 16, 2026
HR 6Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development to the prosperity of West VirginiaCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2026
HB 5526Clarifying Purchaser Requirements for Tax Abandoned Land Auctions by the AuditorCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2026
HB 5495Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2026
HB 5461Creating the “Financial Accountability Stable Token Act,” for financing and state paymentsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
HB 4978Permitting Workforce WV to actively reach out to Unemployment Compensation filers with available jobs that fit their prior job history and salary rangeCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HB 5425Relating to acquisitions of properties by land reuse agencies and urban renewal authorities.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 5389Veterans Housing Redevelopment Tax Credit ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 5388Creating the official motorist services logo signing programCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 5387Relating to high school graduation requirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 5355If 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.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
HR 9Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 5, 2026
HR 11Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate SystemCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
HB 5205Requiring the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artifical intelligence in a public school classroomPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
HB 5171Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
HR 8Designate June as fidelity monthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HR 7Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National SecurityCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HB 5020To prohibit a convicted felons of sexual assault, or abuse of juveniles on public school propertyCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 2, 2026
HB 5019Relating to requirements for deputy sheriffsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 2, 2026
HB 5003Relating to the process for involuntary hospitalizationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HB 5002In cases of mine rescues, designate miners as first respondersCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HB 4988To impose a life sentence on fentanyl dealersCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HB 4985Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HB 4422To 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 fallCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 30, 2026
HB 4892To 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 8Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
HB 4081To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 27, 2026
HB 4080To provide for partisan races for mayoral and city council races, and provide for the election of mayors by citizens of a town or municipality.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2026
HB 4773To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
HB 4729To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
HB 4694To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 23, 2026
HB 4727To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HB 4722Relating to false judicial accusations after a determination of falsityCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HB 4716To enhance the flexibility, responsiveness, and economic development potential of the Industrial Access Road FundCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4690To repeal obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4670To create a pilot program that would exempt certain counties from provisions of the Education code.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4659Transfer oversight of childcare from the Department of Human Services to the Department of EducationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4658To 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.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4657Allow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculationPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4655Expand the grade level for Laken’s LawPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4654To 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.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HB 4549Local Government Freedom ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HJR 19Relating to permitting excess levies or increases in maximum rates limited exclusively to fire protection and emergency medical servicesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4590Awarding attorneys fees to prevailing party in eminent domain proceedingCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4582Related to the authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4571Taxpayer Protection ActCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4567To require that all in person and online Vape and vape products require an ID scan, similarly to prescription controlled substances and certain cold medicines.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4566Increasing penalties for hit and run offensesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4548WV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia FirstCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 4511To require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
HB 4077Remove standardized testing in public and private schoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 19, 2026
HB 4438Relating to Sexual Abuse Prevention Screening, Hiring and Dismissal RequirementsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 16, 2026
HB 3181Allow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirementCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 31, 2025
HB 3125To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licensesCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 31, 2025
HB 3024Guaranteed course transfer billCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 31, 2025
HB 2575Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 31, 2025
HB 3209To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 30, 2025
HB 3111To provide pay increases to members of the judiciaryCo-sponsorVetoedApril 30, 2025
HCR 45Charlotte Denise Seymour Hill Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
HCR 24Postlethwait Brothers Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 12, 2025
HCR 100Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study cooperative agreements and hospital pricing transparency in the State of West VirginiaCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2025
HCR 41Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day”Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
HCR 43Ray William “Mutt” Sherman Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 7, 2025
HCR 88Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor NomineesCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 4, 2025
HCR 91Charles Grant Hoke MemorialCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 3, 2025
HCR 44Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 3, 2025
HB 2973Regarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities CommissionCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 3, 2025
HCR 78Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal HighwayCo-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 1, 2025
HB 3304To create statues celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2025
HB 3150Health Science and Medical Student Loan ProgramsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 29, 2025
HB 2688Abolish the tax on overtime payCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 27, 2025
HCR 72Recognizing Black Lung Awareness Month.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 25, 2025
HCR 40A 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 entertainmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2025
HB 2737To establish the Higher Education Heath and Aid GrantCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
HB 2637Raising the threshold bid for county governmentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 21, 2025
HB 2475To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
HCR 39Gold Star Mother Catherine Blake HighwayPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2025
HCR 25Waynesburg Pike RoadCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2025
HCR 21U. S. Army Private Terry F. Tustin Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2025
HCR 20Tustin Brothers Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2025
HB 3491Relating to per diem jail costsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2025
HB 2020To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2025
HB 2018To require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2025
HB 3468Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit paymentsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
HB 3466Installing emergency alert stations at rest areasCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
HB 3458Relating to tax on the privilege of holding a license to operate West Virginia Lottery table gamesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
HB 3457Relating to credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
HB 3378Two party consent for legislative officesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 14, 2025
HB 3266Relating generally to compulsory school attendanceCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 13, 2025
HB 2774Coach Protection ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 13, 2025
HB 2883Relating to the creation of an ENDS product directoryCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2025
HB 3315To 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.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 3314To 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.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 3309Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of servicesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 3307Requiring annual audit of non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) that receive money from the stateCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 3296Clarifying how municipalities may deal with dilapidated structures.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 2800Requiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling ratesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 2697To prohibit colleges, universities, and community colleges to charge for students for transcriptsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 3237To require a lien for demolition of dilapidated/abandoned property to be reported to a credit reportCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
HB 3210Modify the procedure for teachers when using leaveCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
HB 3186WV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia FirstCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
HB 3132To change the requirements of dog breeding operationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
HB 3130To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animalsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 7, 2025
HB 2931Establish mandated monthly half days for students to all allow school staff planning timeCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
HB 2927Moving the school system from a 5 day work week into a 4 day work week.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
HCR 49Resolution relating to use of industrial sites and the potential impacts on downstream facilitiesCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMarch 4, 2025
HB 3151The Closed Captioning ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
HB 3127To 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 stateCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
HB 3071Require all workplaces to keep Naloxone available in first aid kits and train employees in the use of NaloxoneCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
HB 2885Allow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
HB 2705To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirementCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
HB 2065To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 3, 2025
HB 2727Require at least one person of the WVU Board of Governors and of the West Virginia State University with a background in agriculture or agricultural fieldCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
HB 2956Expand the grade level for Laken’s LawPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2025
HCR 65Urging the United States Congress and the Department of Energy to fulfill federal obligations regarding spent nuclear fuel and establish a permanent repositoryCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2933To set the salary of the State Superintendent of SchoolsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2932To set the salary of the Associate Superintendent of Schools.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2930Removing the 140 day a year cap placed on the amount of days a year a retired teacher can work before having their retirement penalizedCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2926Removing fees teachers have to pay in order to obtain any teaching license, certification, or additional continuing education credit hours (reporting fee) to the state Board of EducationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2924To eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West VirginiaCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2923To place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2882Allow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fineCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2840Relating to critical vacancies in public educationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2798Relating to the establishment of a trades based elective course for public high school studentsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
HB 2805Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate courtPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2748Relating to additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehiclesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2741Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and belowCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2740To establish requirements for adult supervision on county school busesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2723To provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certifiedCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2721Require county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in a grant writing procedures.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 21, 2025
HB 2715Relating to county dog wardensCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2714Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2713Relating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power ProjectsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2706Providing that ad valorem taxes on oil and gas mineral rights shall only be assessed in the county where the property is physically located, regardless of where the well pad is locatedCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2636To allow municipalities to re-bid a project if a contractor is deemed to not be reputableCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2477To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employeesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
HB 2423To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veterans benefits except as permitted under Federal LawCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2025
HJR 15Property taxes would end at the time that a morgage is paid off unless the property is left abandoned for more than four yearsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
HB 2483Permitting county boards of education to send parents of students who are chronically disruptive the pro-rated amount of their education and to remove them from the school system for a year to continue their educationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
HB 2476To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
HB 2474To provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales).Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
HB 2149Establish a safety standoff area for damage electric vehicles placed at repair holding lots and/or salvage yardsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 14, 2025
HJR 10Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation AmendmentCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2025
HB 2183Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this StateCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025

Sources

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