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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)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HB20162025 RSRelating to the creation of the Comprehensive Services Act2ndPending
HB20172025 RSTo adjust the School Aid Formula’s Transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled daily2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20182025 RSTo require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 312ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20192025 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 Military5thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB20202025 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. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB20232025 RSCreating a three-day Muzzleloader season for deer hunting to be scheduled the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the traditional rifle season in November. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB21422025 RSProviding that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts3rdPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB21432025 RSRequire elementary school teachers to be certified in the science of reading3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21662025 RSEstablishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21682025 RSRelating to limiting the personal income tax3rdPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB21692025 RSRemove variable rate on gas tax2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB23452025 RSRequiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23462025 RSRelating to Pawnbrokers2ndPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23732025 RSRelating to creating the Equipment Right to Repair Act2ndPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23742025 RSExempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipment2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24382025 RSMake all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road forceLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24392025 RSProvide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteriesLeadPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB25072025 RSTo modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirementLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25082025 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 retirementLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25092025 RSRelating to increasing the services the sheriff may charge LeadPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB25122025 RSCreating three separate job titles for school bus operatorsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25132025 RSEnhancing training requirements for county boards of education membersLeadSigned by Governor
HB25142025 RSTo remove reference to one-time reports that have already been given.7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25152025 RSRelating to elementary behavior intervention and safety7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25162025 RSTo repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code.7thSigned by Governor
HB25192025 RSRaising salaries for school service personnelLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25202025 RSChanging the recommended guidelines for full-day and half-day cooks to the minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 mealsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25212025 RSTo provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per yearLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement SystemLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25522025 RSTo provide a reduction of the tax for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25532025 RSTo exempt the first $20,000 of earnings from the state income tax for West Virginia residents4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25682025 RSEliminate net metering in WV 6thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement dateLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26322025 RSTo increase the pay for retired state employees by 5% over three years beginning in 20253rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26342025 RSTo double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor3rdPending
HB26352025 RSTo ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26382025 RSRelating to child custody3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26402025 RSChanging the age requirement for State Troopers3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26572025 RSAllow county school boards provide school on Saturday for students with failing grades3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26952025 RSRaleigh and Mason Counties Economic Opportunity Development Districts4thSigned by Governor
HB26962025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers 3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27202025 RSTo create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program3rdPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB27732025 RSHigher Ed Rules 7thSigned by Governor
HB28552025 RSTo define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admission3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28632025 RSClarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.5thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28902025 RSRelating to clarifying county boards of education members’ compensation rateLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28972025 RSPermitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education7thSigned by Governor
HB29462025 RSRelating to exempting West Virginia campus police office retirement income from personal income tax after specified date2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30242025 RSGuaranteed course transfer bill3rdSigned by Governor
HB30782025 RSChild Care speed Zone 9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30992025 RSPermitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31502025 RSHealth Science and Medical Student Loan Programs 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31842025 RSLocal Government Freedom Act3rdPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB31852025 RSTaxpayer Protection Act 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31862025 RSWV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia First3rdPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education3rdSigned by Governor
HB32102025 RSModify the procedure for teachers when using leave5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB32812025 RSTo create a Persons with Disabilities Registry.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33142025 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.7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33152025 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.7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33832025 RSTo create the Great Expectations Pilot Program6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchaseLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34462025 RSPermitting public high school students submit FAFSA prior to graduation2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB35072025 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.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35082025 RSRelating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances. 6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance