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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Charles Horst

(R) Berkeley County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 222E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Spouse: Sherri A. Rebuck Horst
  • Children: Charles Jr., Michelle and Christina
  • Parents: Charles K. Horst and Myra Rock Horst
  • Religion: Christian
  • Town of Birth: Hagerstown, WV
  • Affiliations: National Rifle Association; West Virginia Citizens Defense League; Eastern Panhandle Business Association

District: 95 (Berkeley County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR132025 RSAmending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state8thPendingCommittee on Rules
HJR222025 RSTo increase the homestead exemption to $50,000.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HJR232025 RSAmend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recallLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.16thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20432025 RSRelating to use of dog and/or drones for tracking or locating mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear2ndSigned by Governor
HB20512025 RSAllowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20522025 RSEliminating the requirement that the apprenticeship training tax credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB20612025 RSRelating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities3rdPendingSubcommittee on Appropriations
HB20652025 RSTo allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.3rdPending
HB20672025 RSWest Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act2ndSigned by Governor
HB20792025 RSTo amend the law regarding sewer systems.4thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB20882025 RSProhibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.7thSigned by Governor
HB21392025 RSTo provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tips2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21462025 RSExempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax3rdPending
HB21812025 RSRelating to county or city sewer projects for privately owned sewers that are newly installed2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB21872025 RSPermit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23432025 RSRelating to requiring the State Auditor to conduct audits of all county boards of education 3rdPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23542025 RSBanning certain products from food in West Virginia8thSigned by Governor
HB23672025 RSRelating to foster care7thPendingSubcommittee on Human Services
HB23682025 RSRelating to formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23712025 RSIncrease the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and Allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB23722025 RSCreating the Parents' Bill of Rights5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB23832025 RSRelating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture ActLeadPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB23842025 RSTo allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or olderLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23852025 RSTo exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales taxLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB23862025 RSRelating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures.LeadPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB23872025 RSTo repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting LeadSigned by Governor
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 matter4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority5thSigned by Governor
HB23992025 RSRelating to the taxation of managed timber2ndSigned by Governor
HB24002025 RSProhibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk3rdPending
HB24022025 RSRelating to providing access to medical records; providing access to a minor’s medical record7thSigned by Governor
HB24032025 RSRemove hormone blockers from transgender code4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24052025 RSProvide tax credit for homeschool students 5thPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB24072025 RSTo remove income tax from overtime work7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24082025 RSTo Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in WV4thPendingSubcommittee on Legal Services
HB24092025 RSUpdating cooperative agreements5thPending
HB24102025 RSSafeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24112025 RSTo provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards 3rdSigned by Governor
HB24232025 RSTo prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veterans benefits except as permitted under Federal Law2ndPendingSubcommittee on Homeland Security
HB24352025 RSTo repeal a provision of the code relating to the limitation on bringing an action to enter upon or recover lands7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24362025 RSDetermining Bond requirements for certain crimesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24372025 RSClarification of penalties for offenses involving Fentanyl 4thPending
HB24452025 RSTo remove qualified immunity from officers serving no-knock warrantsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24462025 RSPreserving and protecting the right to keep and bear armsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24512025 RSTo facilitate the creation of home-based businesses2ndSigned by Governor
HB24532025 RSAllow teachers to bank personal and sick days2ndPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB24542025 RSRelating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture3rdPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB24572025 RSTo require hospitals and or Counties to report costs associated with illegal or undocumented immigrantsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24582025 RSSchool Board Election Date Act3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24592025 RSRelating to WV Secondary School Activities2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24812025 RSBusinesses in WV must accept cash4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24822025 RSTo allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special huntsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB24912025 RSRelating to conditions on holding online raffles5thSigned by Governor
HB25102025 RSTo allow for the use of drones with thermal imaging for the recovery of big game.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools9thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25472025 RSRaise cost of living threshold for retired municipal police officers 9thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25642025 RSRelating generally to the Business and Public Area Liability Protection Act6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26092025 RSLimiting teen access to inappropriate material. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB26172025 RSRelating to warrantless entry of private landsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26182025 RSTo create automatic restoration of Second Amendment rights upon completion of sentence for non-violent crimesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26292025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices2ndPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB26502025 RSTo allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26512025 RSMaking administration employees at the local board of education at will and pleasure employeesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26522025 RSTo create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26622025 RSTo create a felony vehicular homicide and Aggravated vehicular homicide4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemption6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice voting4thPending
HB26882025 RSAbolish the tax on overtime pay7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26982025 RSTo repeal the requirement for automobile inspection.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26992025 RSTo eliminate the dog taxLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB27002025 RSTo modify requirements of Funeral Service Directors/EmbalmersLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB27012025 RSRelating to exempting a neighborhood hospital from certificate of needLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27042025 RSRevising the reimbursement and transportation process for post mental health involuntary commitment2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27172025 RSTo eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27182025 RSRelating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College5thSigned by Governor
HB27192025 RSCampaign finance and reporting7thREJ
HB27342025 RSRequiring K–12 schools to display school report card on website2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27392025 RSTo remove the helmet law in West Virginia.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27472025 RSRelating to fleeing a DUI5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27522025 RSRelating to motorcycle safety4thSigned by Governor
HB27602025 RSTo allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB28162025 RSRelating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28172025 RSTo require that political action committees (“PACs”) have the same reporting requirement as candidates for public office. 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28682025 RSProhibiting counties from double-taxing rental properties3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB28692025 RSClarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of Bail9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28702025 RSCorrecting the Issue of Fleeing DUI10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicide10thSigned by Governor
HB28762025 RSIncrease the number of Natural Resources Commission membersLeadREJ
HB29442025 RSProviding authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29512025 RSRelating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29592025 RSRepeal the West Virginia machinegun banLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29622025 RSGender identification on forms of IDLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB30292025 RSTo create an education internet-based reporting portal for Homeschool parents and Boards of Education. 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB30692025 RSMarket pay for Teachers10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB30792025 RSLicensure exemptions for military family child care providers 5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB30802025 RSMilitary Spouse hiring preference3rdSigned by Governor
HB31222025 RSAllow firefighters to work up to 48 hour shifts3rdPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31412025 RSPrivate or government, to pay an additional fee during eminent domain proceedings 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31652025 RSTo regulate high school sports streaming fees and assert equality of amounts charged across the state2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB32192025 RSPermitting certain nonviolent offenders to be able to carry firearms.3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32382025 RSRelating to election integrity5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33032025 RSExpanding powers of bounty hunters in West Virginia 6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33042025 RSTo create statues celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB33082025 RSRelating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need program4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33132025 RSProviding more opportunities for high school students in community colleges3rdSigned by Governor
HB34682025 RSAuthorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34942025 RSCertain persons prohibited from possessing firearms6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB35042025 RSRelating to protecting critical infrastructure; and defining terms2ndSigned by Governor
HB35062025 RSRelating to contributions to the retirement system for judges of courts of record. 11thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35182025 RSRelating to the Medicaid Waiver expansion program4thPending