West Virginia · Current officeholder
Dana Ferrell
Republican West Virginia House, District 60
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Sponsored legislation
128 bills in the current data (19 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5101 | The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 5087 | Relating to Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 4995 | Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 4990 | Relating to crimes using gift cards | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 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 | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 4842 | Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 4007 | Relating to industrial access roads | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 29, 2026 |
| HB 4002 | Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 4198 | E-Verify Safe Harbor Act | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 14, 2026 |
| HR 22 | Requesting that Congress put a coking plant and power plant in West Virginia. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 5, 2026 |
| HB 4977 | Relating to authorizing municipalities to adopt an ordinance to recover demolition costs as special tax assessments | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 5, 2026 |
| HR 21 | Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West Virginia | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HR 20 | Memoralizing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump; dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 2, 2026 |
| HR 19 | Urging Department of Administration to maintain trees on grounds to prevent damage to persons or property | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 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). | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 5198 | Relating to crimes against the intellectually disabled | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 24, 2026 |
| HB 5176 | Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 5206 | To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HB 4834 | To permit women’s wrestling in public high schools as a sanctioned event | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2026 |
| HR 14 | Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Timothy P. Armstead. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 16, 2026 |
| HB 5631 | Relating to the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 16, 2026 |
| HB 5509 | Mountain Homes Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 5508 | Relating to Capitol Police Retirement | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 5500 | To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 5495 | Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 4725 | Clarifying the disposition of animal subject to animal cruelty treatment. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2026 |
| HB 5461 | Creating the “Financial Accountability Stable Token Act,” for financing and state payments | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| HB 5436 | Make it a felony to kill a canine officer | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 11, 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5331 | To provide special consideration for municipalities to be allowed to join NPFRS for their paid firefighters | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5328 | Relating to regulatory classification of bars, taverns, and restaurants. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 4759 | Modifing the rules for transferring students | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 9, 2026 |
| HB 5199 | Relating to county parks and recreation commission | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 5029 | Relating to Volunteer Fire Departments | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| HR 9 | Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| HB 5215 | Relating generally to limiting landowner liability for the purpose of operation of all-terrain vehicles. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| HB 5207 | To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| HB 5171 | Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HR 7 | Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 4152 | Workforce-Education Partnership Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 5035 | Requiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| HB 4918 | Mandate the number of School days or hours required | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 29, 2026 |
| HB 4856 | Requiring that all state agency P-card rebates received must go toward stabilizing the PEIA fund | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 4844 | Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 4762 | Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2026 |
| HB 4761 | Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| HB 4758 | Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| HB 4727 | To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales) | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| HB 4718 | Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2026 |
| HB 4689 | Relating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2026 |
| HB 4682 | Fourth Amendment Restoration Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2026 |
| HB 4672 | Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2026 |
| HB 4671 | Relating to illegal immigrants | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2026 |
| HB 4649 | Amending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deed | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2026 |
| HB 4598 | Change Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 4596 | Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 4571 | Taxpayer Protection Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 4548 | WV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia First | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 4445 | Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 16, 2026 |
| HB 4164 | Election integrity and People’s vote protection act | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| HB 4163 | FOIA Database | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| HB 4162 | WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| HB 4153 | West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 14, 2026 |
| HB 3133 | Permitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 31, 2025 |
| HB 2964 | Amending residency requirements for regional airport boards | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 31, 2025 |
| HCR 18 | Paul J. Hofe Memorial Bridge | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 12, 2025 |
| HB 2634 | To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 11, 2025 |
| HCR 99 | Resolution to study policies aimed at preventing financial fraud and scams | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| HCR 41 | Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day” | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2025 |
| HB 2948 | Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 8, 2025 |
| HCR 88 | Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 4, 2025 |
| HCR 91 | Charles Grant Hoke Memorial | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 3, 2025 |
| HCR 9 | Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 3, 2025 |
| HCR 46 | U.S. Army Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 3, 2025 |
| HB 2973 | Regarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| HB 3013 | Relating to open captioning for motion pictures | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 2, 2025 |
| HCR 78 | Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 1, 2025 |
| HB 3001 | Relating to county parks and recreation commission | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 29, 2025 |
| HB 2543 | Requiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rules | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 27, 2025 |
| HCR 72 | Recognizing Black Lung Awareness Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HCR 67 | 2nd LT Darwin Keith “Gus” Kyle Memorial Bridge | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HCR 47 | Clinton “Randy” Dean 101st Airborne Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 2637 | Raising the threshold bid for county governments | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 21, 2025 |
| HB 2475 | To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 20, 2025 |
| HJR 40 | To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 3501 | Relating to residential real estate transactions | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 2635 | To ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 3469 | Providing for a $3,000 raise for state troopers | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 17, 2025 |
| HB 3414 | To automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 17, 2025 |
| HCR 92 | To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veteran’s benefits except as permitted under Federal Law | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 14, 2025 |
| HB 2774 | Coach Protection Act | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 3323 | To expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit court | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2025 |
| HB 2883 | Relating to the creation of an ENDS product directory | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 12, 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 11, 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2025 |
| HB 3214 | Mountain Homes Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2025 |
| HB 3268 | Modifing the rules for transferring students | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 7, 2025 |
| HB 3210 | Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 7, 2025 |
| HB 3132 | To change the requirements of dog breeding operations | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 7, 2025 |
| HB 3130 | To increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 7, 2025 |
| HB 3076 | Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 2885 | Allow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculation | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 2705 | To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 3003 | Relating to authorizing County Commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| HB 2998 | Relating to Volunteer Fire Departments | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 2970 | Relating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 2951 | Relating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 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. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 2938 | Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 2925 | Relating to a statewide panhandling ban | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 2864 | Creating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 24, 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 2741 | Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 21, 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 21, 2025 |
| HB 2708 | To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 2671 | Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 2670 | To double the homestead tax exemption | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 2636 | To allow municipalities to re-bid a project if a contractor is deemed to not be reputable | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 2477 | To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 2476 | To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales) | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2025 |
| HB 2474 | To provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2025 |