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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Eric Brooks

(R) Raleigh County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 220E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Home Address:
    218 Wright Street
    Mount Hope
    WV 25880
  • Education: Glen Rogers High School ;90 B.A. in Sociology - West Virginia University ;94
  • Occupation: Retired - Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Spouse: Jennifer
  • Children: Clay, Morgan and Faith
  • Parents: The late David and Linda Brooks
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Affiliations: Knight of the Golden Horseshoe - 86, NRA, West Virginia Citizens Defense League

District: 45 (Fayette & Raleigh Counties)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR82025 RSAmending the Homestead Exemption of the Constitution3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB20872025 RSRemoving restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21872025 RSPermit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23432025 RSRelating to requiring the State Auditor to conduct audits of all county boards of education 11thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23542025 RSBanning certain products from food in West Virginia7thSigned by Governor
HB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority6thSigned by Governor
HB23982025 RSConvention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for4thPendingStanding 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 clerk6thPending
HB24032025 RSRemove hormone blockers from transgender code6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24042025 RSProvide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24052025 RSProvide tax credit for homeschool students 7thPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB24062025 RSEliminate woke, anti-women words from state government5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24072025 RSTo remove income tax from overtime work9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24082025 RSTo Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in WV5thPendingSubcommittee on Legal Services
HB24352025 RSTo repeal a provision of the code relating to the limitation on bringing an action to enter upon or recover lands9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24512025 RSTo facilitate the creation of home-based businesses7thSigned by Governor
HB24592025 RSRelating to WV Secondary School Activities7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24602025 RSAny state permitting, county regulations or municipality shall treat private schools the same as public schools when it comes to building permits, fees charged, safety standards, waste water management, septic systems, and the timeliness of permitting process6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24742025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). 7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24752025 RSTo provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24762025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24772025 RSTo increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees7thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB24812025 RSBusinesses in WV must accept cash7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24832025 RSPermitting county boards of education to send parents of students who are chronically disruptive the pro-rated amount of their education and to remove them from the school system for a year to continue their education2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24882025 RSDirect the WV DOT to conduct a safety study about suicide deaths on the New River Gorge Bridge and the potential costs and effectiveness of suicide safety nets and suicide safety system installed on the bridge. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB24922025 RSPlace Correction and Rehab state workers into a separate category from other state workers and increase their salary scales. 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days9thPending
HB25062025 RSRelating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans7thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25272025 RSTo create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25282025 RSTo permit students in Christian schools at the elementary and middle school level to participate in county level sport tournamentsLeadSigned by Governor
HB25292025 RSProhibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activityLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25302025 RSTo allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25312025 RSIncreasing the Homestead Property Tax ExemptionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25322025 RSExempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB25332025 RSTo require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement.LeadPendingSubcommittee on Human Services
HB25342025 RSCreating Persons with Disabilities RegistryLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25352025 RSCreating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substancesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25362025 RSRequire full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25372025 RSTo make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal serviceLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25382025 RSTo exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension paymentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25392025 RSProvide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State ParksLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25402025 RSState to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time servedLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25412025 RSProvisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25422025 RSRequiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25472025 RSRaise cost of living threshold for retired municipal police officers 10thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25672025 RSAllowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of dutyLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25682025 RSEliminate net metering in WV LeadPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB25692025 RSTo provide a tax credit for businesses who utilize recycling programs or recycling facilitiesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25702025 RSTo enable National Park Service Officers to enforce WV and local laws in the National Parks in this state.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25712025 RSCreate mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner information.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25722025 RSTo eliminate the restriction of hunting bears over baitLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26082025 RSRequiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election year4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26132025 RSIncreasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26322025 RSTo increase the pay for retired state employees by 5% over three years beginning in 20252ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26342025 RSTo double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor2ndPending
HB26352025 RSTo ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26432025 RSProviding guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments6thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26442025 RSEnsure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts5thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB26452025 RSRequiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased6thPendingStanding 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.9thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26482025 RSEstablishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures7thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26542025 RSTo create the Food Safety ActLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB26642025 RSRequire county school boards to have members elected per district5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26652025 RSRequiring 50 percent of all reappropriated revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26662025 RSTo allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property2ndPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB26672025 RSRequiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority4thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
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, 20243rdPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26772025 RSTo prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schools5thSigned by Governor
HB26812025 RSRequire all students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag2ndPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice voting7thPending
HB26952025 RSRaleigh and Mason Counties Economic Opportunity Development Districts3rdSigned by Governor
HB27172025 RSTo eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia5thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27202025 RSTo create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program2ndPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB27262025 RSRemove standardized testing in public and private schools3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27292025 RSVaccine exemption for private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27302025 RSRelating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27322025 RSPermitting religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27332025 RSRelating to the Women’s Right to Know Act 5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB27342025 RSRequiring K–12 schools to display school report card on website5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27392025 RSTo remove the helmet law in West Virginia.5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27522025 RSRelating to motorcycle safety6thSigned by Governor
HB27762025 RSRequiring Department of Health to report positive Alpha Gal tests to CDC5thRFSD
HB27782025 RSTo remove the taxation on burials, funerals and cremation5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27792025 RSTo require cameras in every classroom and room where children are present3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27802025 RSProviding any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household income5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27822025 RSRelating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools8thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27892025 RSUnconscious patients in the ICU3rdPendingSubcommittee on Health Care Regulation
HB27922025 RSExempting social security benefits from personal income tax8thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27932025 RSRelating to regulating billboards displaying messages about the availability of abortions in states bordering West Virginia6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27942025 RSLife at Conception Act of 20259thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27952025 RSRelating to protecting and advancing the substantial public policies of this state4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28072025 RSMove marina gas tax proceeds to DNR Law enforcement divisionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB28092025 RSTo remove the 2 year timeframe for medical malpractice suits to be filed ONLY for individuals who were minors when they had their procedures performed4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28632025 RSClarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28672025 RSRelating to Small Estates7thSigned by Governor
HB28762025 RSIncrease the number of Natural Resources Commission members8thREJ
HB28852025 RSAllow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculation11thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB29572025 RSRelating to fees collected for agricultural related special license plates to be deposited in the Agriculture Fees Fund.5thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB29712025 RSBack to school sales tax holiday 4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29802025 RSAuthorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit paymentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30112025 RSProhibit future wind power projects9thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30132025 RSRelating to open captioning for motion pictures2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30402025 RSRelating to providing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on coal-fired electric generating units to help off-set environmental compliance costs3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30422025 RSAward military veterans with a “Veterans” license plate2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30432025 RSRelating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spot3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30442025 RSIncrease penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30452025 RSFarmer Protection Act8thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30462025 RSConsolidate county school boards3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB30482025 RSRelating generally to coal fired energy plants and wind power3rdPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB30582025 RSLimit property tax increases on certain individuals2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30632025 RSProvide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30652025 RSTo create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31242025 RSChange the Homestead Exemption 9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31352025 RSTo create the felony offense for protestors blocking passage on streets and highways.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31362025 RSChange required service from 25 to 20 years for eligibility for minimum 1k retirement annuityLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31372025 RSRelating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state3rdPendingSubcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing
HB31512025 RSThe Closed Captioning Act3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31672025 RSTo require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31682025 RSAllow customers to make changes to their accounts by phone or mail.3rdPending
HB31702025 RSApproved sewage systems for rental property2ndPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB31782025 RSAllow female inmates to work on state convict road crews.3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31892025 RSCreating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31902025 RSControlled Substances and arrestable offenses4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31912025 RSMandating 25 foot perimeter around law enforcement officers while performing duties by public who are videoing interaction 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.2ndSigned by Governor
HB32362025 RSRe-establish a long term psychiatric/mental health assistance hospital/facility/home3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB32612025 RSRelating generally to the administration of anesthetics by CRNA9thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33022025 RSRelating to state contracts regarding homeless6thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33192025 RSRestoring Sanity Act3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33382025 RSAllow child witness testify remotely in situations deemed traumatic by judge8thSigned by Governor
HB33872025 RSRelating to the creation of a regional school district pilot program4thPending
HB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchase3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34172025 RSState Police to pay for arrests it makes until conviction or release3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34382025 RSTo allow retired teachers in long-term substitute positions with specialties in maths, sciences, English, and foreign languages to remain in the substitute teaching positions for the entire school year without interruption to their retirement pay in order to allow students to have a quality, uninterrupted education.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance