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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Dana Ferrell

(R) Kanawha County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 224E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: April 17th, 1961
  • Education: A.A.S Business Management and Marketing, WVSU; B.S. Business Education, WVSU; M.A. Special Education, Marshall University
  • Public Service: Head Volleyball Coach, George Washington High School; Charleston Sports Committee
  • Occupation: Educator, Business Owner, Developer
  • Spouse: Tracy
  • Children: Brooks and Danica
  • Parents: David and Pauline Ferrell
  • Religion: Protestant
  • Town of Birth: Charleston, WV
  • Affiliations: Aldersgate UMC PPRC Committee Chair; Poca Valley Bank Advisory Board; Greater Sissonville Development Council (GSDC)

District: 60 (Kanawha County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.12thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24742025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). 8thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24752025 RSTo provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24762025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24772025 RSTo increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees8thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25432025 RSRequiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rules10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26342025 RSTo double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor8thPending
HB26352025 RSTo ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide9thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26362025 RSTo allow municipalities to re-bid a project if a contractor is deemed to not be reputable4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26372025 RSRaising the threshold bid for county governments4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemption4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym memberships4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27052025 RSTo allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement5thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB27082025 RSTo allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27232025 RSTo provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27412025 RSProhibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27742025 RSCoach Protection Act10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28392025 RSTo mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28642025 RSCreating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28832025 RSRelating to the creation of an ENDS product directory6thPendingSubcommittee on Health Care Regulation
HB28852025 RSAllow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculation9thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB29252025 RSRelating to a statewide panhandling ban5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29412025 RSThe 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.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB29482025 RSRelating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29512025 RSRelating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessories4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29642025 RSAmending residency requirements for regional airport boards3rdSigned by Governor
HB29702025 RSRelating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29732025 RSRegarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB29982025 RSRelating to Volunteer Fire DepartmentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30012025 RSRelating to county parks and recreation commission7thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30032025 RSRelating to authorizing County Commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30132025 RSRelating to open captioning for motion pictures3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30762025 RSRelating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants 8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31302025 RSTo increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animalsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31322025 RSTo change the requirements of dog breeding operationsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31332025 RSPermitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures6thSigned by Governor
HB32102025 RSModify the procedure for teachers when using leaveLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB32142025 RSMountain Homes ActLeadPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB32682025 RSModifing the rules for transferring studentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
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.10thPendingStanding 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.10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33232025 RSTo expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit court9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34142025 RSTo automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.10thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34692025 RSProviding for a $3,000 raise for state troopersLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35012025 RSRelating to residential real estate transactions3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization