Skip to content Skip to main navigation Skip to footer
West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Bill Ridenour

(R) Jefferson County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 150R, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: May 7th, 1958
  • Home Address:
    Harpers Ferry
    WV 25425
  • Education: BA History, Purdue University; Defense Intelligence College; Marine Corps Command and Staff College; Master’s Economics, University of Oklahoma; Distinguished Graduate and Master’s in Strategic Studies, Marine Corps War College
  • Occupation: Retired Marine Corps Officer and retired Defense Intelligence Officer
  • Spouse: Jean Ridenour
  • Children: William, Matthew, and Andrew; Grandchildren - Audrey
  • Parents: Barbara and the late William Ridenour
  • Religion: Wisconsin Synod, Lutheran
  • Affiliations: Member, West Virginia Citizens Defense League; Member, Gun Owners of America; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Eastern Panhandle Business Association

District: 100 (Jefferson County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR52025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to change the term of office of the members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR72025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State Senators2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HJR82025 RSAmending the Homestead Exemption of the Constitution2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HJR352025 RSConstitutional amendment to make the state superintendent of schools, a constitutional officer position, elected by the people3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR362025 RSAmendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR382025 RSReturning control of roads in West Virginia to the Counties AmendmentLeadPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.33rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20612025 RSRelating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities8thPendingSubcommittee on Appropriations
HB20622025 RSRequiring all Municipal Elections to be held on West Virginia state and federal General Election dates.2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20792025 RSTo amend the law regarding sewer systems.3rdPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB20802025 RSProhibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.6thSigned by Governor
HB21712025 RSChanging the local school board election from the Primary to the General2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB21812025 RSRelating to county or city sewer projects for privately owned sewers that are newly installed4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB23962025 RSRemoving bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority4thSigned by Governor
HB23982025 RSConvention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24002025 RSProhibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk5thPending
HB24222025 RSRequire all municipal elections be held on the same election day in November that other state elections are on9thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB24242025 RSEliminate Governor’s Power for Shutdown3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24252025 RSRelating to Constitutional Carry 3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24262025 RSRelating to illegal immigrants3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24282025 RSProtecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statuteLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24462025 RSPreserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24482025 RSProhibit the shutdown of churches or places of worship4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24492025 RSEnd open fields doctrine3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24502025 RSRelating to the Second Amendment Preservation Act3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24582025 RSSchool Board Election Date Act8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24612025 RSRelating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24622025 RSTo make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24632025 RSTo make gold, silver, and crypto currency legal tender in WV3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24642025 RSTo create the State Bank of West Virginia3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24652025 RSTo prohibit counties, towns and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists to represent them at the State level3rdPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB24662025 RSTo eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 183rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24682025 RSTo abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position 4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB24702025 RSProviding that a hunting license is only required for public land3rdPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB24712025 RSEliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporations3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB24722025 RSEliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for all game animals3rdPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB24782025 RSClarifying eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship.3rdPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB24892025 RSProviding for election reform and protections9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25062025 RSRelating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans9thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB25112025 RSRelating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places7thSigned by Governor
HB25182025 RSEliminate state taxes on tobacco, vape, alcohol products, and gambling3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25262025 RSRequiring usage of restrooms in public schools be based upon biological sex7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25442025 RSTo remove restrictions for supervising physicians for Nurse practitioners or physician assistants in West Virginia3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25492025 RSChange the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 years2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25502025 RSModifying the process by which a Defendant is entitled to a trial by jury in municipal court3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25672025 RSAllowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25732025 RSTo amend the state tax code to provide an exemption from state income tax for families with four or more children3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25742025 RSRelating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher education4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25772025 RSReducing the amount of time someone can receive unemployment3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25782025 RSFamily Child Care Home Registration Requirements 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB26082025 RSRequiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election year2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26092025 RSLimiting teen access to inappropriate material. 4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB26432025 RSProviding guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments7thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26452025 RSRequiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26462025 RSTo 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.10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26602025 RSAmending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deed2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26662025 RSTo allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property3rdPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB26672025 RSRequiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority5thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemption10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym memberships9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26732025 RSTo require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individual3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26752025 RSEliminating the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 20245thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26772025 RSTo prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schools9thSigned by Governor
HB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice voting5thPending
HB26912025 RSTo allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26982025 RSTo repeal the requirement for automobile inspection.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26992025 RSTo eliminate the dog tax2ndPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB27002025 RSTo modify requirements of Funeral Service Directors/Embalmers2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB27032025 RSRequiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27042025 RSRevising the reimbursement and transportation process for post mental health involuntary commitment3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27122025 RSRemoving abortion exemptions for rape and incest7thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27532025 RSEstablish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyistsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27542025 RSBanning Foreign backed spending on State Ballot IssuesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27562025 RSRelating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person’s constitutional rightsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27572025 RSRelating to the Anti-Terrorism ActLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27582025 RSProhibiting geo-engineeringLeadPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for CorruptionLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28012025 RSRelating to government procurement of electric vehiclesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28082025 RSTo ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rightsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28142025 RSCreating plans to protect West Virginia from major crisesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28152025 RSRaise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28162025 RSRelating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28172025 RSTo require that political action committees (“PACs”) have the same reporting requirement as candidates for public office. 3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28342025 RSRequiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28942025 RSProhibiting human trafficking of illegal aliensLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29252025 RSRelating to a statewide panhandling ban9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29492025 RSProhibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB29512025 RSRelating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29542025 RSRequiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29612025 RSTo amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real propertyLeadSigned by Governor
HB29662025 RSRequiring certain disclosures of election expenditures6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29702025 RSRelating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29742025 RSTo nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30042025 RSProhibiting entry by illegal aliensLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30112025 RSProhibit future wind power projects11thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30252025 RSRelating to a State Water Resources Management Plan2ndPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB30262025 RSRelating to zoning ordinances and their effects2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30312025 RSRelating to oversight of West Virginia Fusion Center 3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30452025 RSFarmer Protection Act10thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30792025 RSLicensure exemptions for military family child care providers 4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB30802025 RSMilitary Spouse hiring preference2ndSigned by Governor
HB30912025 RSTo revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State GuardLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31132025 RSIncreasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvassLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31142025 RSProhibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign AdversariesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31242025 RSChange the Homestead Exemption LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31412025 RSPrivate or government, to pay an additional fee during eminent domain proceedings 4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31482025 RSFirefighter Pilot Program4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB31492025 RSProviding statutory authority for one-time grants to American Legion posts in the state of West Virginia4thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31712025 RSRequiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants7thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB31752025 RSProhibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributionsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31812025 RSAllow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirement3rdSigned by Governor
HB31972025 RSIssuance of new DMV titles under certain requirment2ndPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB31982025 RSDiscontinue and prevent any agency of state government from using funds originating from taxpayers to subsidize private enterprise in the State of West Virginia4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB32022025 RSRecall of county commission or county board of education positions3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32032025 RSRelating to county commission vacancies 2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32042025 RS Verification of voter’s physical address by Secretary of State4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32052025 RSUniform Public Expression Protection5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alienLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32952025 RSTroop- to-TeachersLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB32992025 RSTo require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33082025 RSRelating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need program11thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33132025 RSProviding more opportunities for high school students in community colleges4thSigned by Governor
HB33162025 RSRelating to the appeal process for individuals required to register on the sex offenders list for life2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33192025 RSRestoring Sanity Act10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33222025 RSPrevent gratuities being paid or provided to elected officials2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33452025 RSCaregiver Tax Credit2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB33852025 RSRequiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations10thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB34182025 RSRelating to fixed odds wagering on dog racing3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34422025 RSRelating to deadly force3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34492025 RSProvide for occupational licenses or other authorization to practice by recognition for qualified applicants from other states 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34502025 RSTo reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation valuation, except for mobile homes, from a class 4 assessment valuation to a class 22ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34512025 RSRelating to taxation3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34542025 RSAllow school board members to run for the state legislatureLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34552025 RSRelating to requirements, prohibitions, and regulation of foreign principals or agents of foreign principals, lobbying by or on behalf of such foreign principals or their agentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34612025 RSTo change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal electionsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34622025 RSTree removal at state expenseLeadPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB34632025 RSTo move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general electionLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34642025 RSTo establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their dutiesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34672025 RSRelating to prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott IsraelLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34792025 RSReinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversationLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34932025 RSProtection of deployed service membersLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary