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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Christopher Toney

(R) Raleigh County

Contact Information

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

Biography

  • Date of Birth: February 13th, 1988
  • Education: Liberty High School; A.A. - New River Community and Technical College; B.A., Concord University
  • Occupation: School Bus Operator
  • Spouse: Molly Sigmon-Toney
  • Parents: Gregory Toney and Emma Shrewsbury; Grandson of Rudy and Judy Toney, the late C. Edward and Virginia Dunbar; Son-in-law of Karen Cline-Sigmon and the late Jim Sigmon Jr.
  • Religion: Christian
  • Affiliations: WVSSPA; Loyal Order of Moose 1606; Board of Directors, Raleigh County Community Action Association; Spruce Tabernacle Church

District: 43 (Raleigh & Wyoming Counties)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
2ndHB20162025 RSRelating to the creation of the Comprehensive Services ActPending
2ndHB20172025 RSTo adjust the School Aid Formula’s Transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled dailyPending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB20182025 RSTo require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31Pending Standing Committee on Education
5thHB20192025 RSTo waive the one-time $10 fee for a Veterans license plate to any first-time applicants who have an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the United States MilitaryPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB20202025 RSTo make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor. Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB20232025 RSCreating a three-day Muzzleloader season for deer hunting to be scheduled the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the traditional rifle season in November. Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
3rdHB21422025 RSProviding that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accountsPending Subcommittee on Educational Choice
3rdHB21432025 RSRequire elementary school teachers to be certified in the science of readingPending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB21662025 RSEstablishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy CommissionPending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB21682025 RSRelating to limiting the personal income taxPending Subcommittee on Revenue
2ndHB21692025 RSRemove variable rate on gas taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB23452025 RSRequiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certificationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB23462025 RSRelating to PawnbrokersPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
2ndHB23732025 RSRelating to creating the Equipment Right to Repair ActPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
2ndHB23742025 RSExempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipmentPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB24382025 RSMake all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road forcePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24392025 RSProvide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteriesPending Subcommittee on Courts
LeadHB25072025 RSTo modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirementPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB25082025 RSPermit beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary’s retirementPending Subcommittee on Investments
LeadHB25092025 RSRelating to increasing the services the sheriff may charge Pending Subcommittee on Revenue
LeadHB25122025 RSCreating three separate job titles for school bus operatorsPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB25132025 RSEnhancing training requirements for county boards of education membersSigned by Governor
7thHB25142025 RSTo remove reference to one-time reports that have already been given.Pending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB25152025 RSRelating to elementary behavior intervention and safetyPending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB25162025 RSTo repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code.Signed by Governor
LeadHB25192025 RSRaising salaries for school service personnelPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB25202025 RSChanging the recommended guidelines for full-day and half-day cooks to the minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 mealsPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB25212025 RSTo provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per yearPending Subcommittee on Investments
LeadHB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement SystemPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB25522025 RSTo provide a reduction of the tax for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB25532025 RSTo exempt the first $20,000 of earnings from the state income tax for West Virginia residentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB25682025 RSEliminate net metering in WV Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement datePending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB26322025 RSTo increase the pay for retired state employees by 5% over three years beginning in 2025Pending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB26342025 RSTo double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minorPending
4thHB26352025 RSTo ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aidePending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB26382025 RSRelating to child custodyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB26402025 RSChanging the age requirement for State TroopersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB26572025 RSAllow county school boards provide school on Saturday for students with failing gradesPending Standing Committee on Education
4thHB26952025 RSRaleigh and Mason Counties Economic Opportunity Development DistrictsSigned by Governor
3rdHB26962025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB27202025 RSTo create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization ProgramPending Subcommittee on Economic Development
7thHB27732025 RSHigher Ed Rules Signed by Governor
3rdHB28552025 RSTo define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admissionPending Standing Committee on Education
5thHB28632025 RSClarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB28902025 RSRelating to clarifying county boards of education members’ compensation ratePending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB28972025 RSPermitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of EducationSigned by Governor
2ndHB29462025 RSRelating to exempting West Virginia campus police office retirement income from personal income tax after specified datePending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB30242025 RSGuaranteed course transfer billSigned by Governor
9thHB30782025 RSChild Care speed Zone Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB30992025 RSPermitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB31502025 RSHealth Science and Medical Student Loan Programs Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB31842025 RSLocal Government Freedom ActPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
3rdHB31852025 RSTaxpayer Protection Act Pending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB31862025 RSWV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia FirstPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
3rdHB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher educationSigned by Governor
5thHB32102025 RSModify the procedure for teachers when using leavePending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB32812025 RSTo create a Persons with Disabilities Registry.Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
7thHB33142025 RSTo 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.Pending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB33152025 RSTo 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.Pending Standing Committee on Education
6thHB33832025 RSTo create the Great Expectations Pilot ProgramPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchasePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB34462025 RSPermitting public high school students submit FAFSA prior to graduationPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB35072025 RSRelating to requiring the counties particpating in the QMHP Pilot Program to have at least one qualified mental health professional in each public school in that county.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB35082025 RSRelating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances. Pending Standing Committee on Finance