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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate JB Akers

(R) Kanawha County

Contact Information

Email:
jb.akers
@wvhouse.gov
Capitol Phone:
304-340-3340

Capitol Office:
Room 418M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

    District: 55 (Kanawha County)

    Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
    2ndHJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
    6thHB20142025 RSCertified Microgrid ProgramSigned by Governor
    11thHB20512025 RSAllowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol groundsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB20612025 RSRelating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activitiesPending Subcommittee on Appropriations
    LeadHB20662025 RSCreating a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment.Signed by Governor
    9thHB20882025 RSProhibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and eventsPending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuseSigned by Governor
    LeadHB21882025 RSAllow mini-distillers to remit only their tax liabilityPending Subcommittee on Revenue
    LeadHB24372025 RSClarification of penalties for offenses involving Fentanyl Pending
    2ndHB24842025 RSClarifying the probationary period for paid municipal firefighters.Signed by Governor
    9thHB25432025 RSRequiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rulesPending Standing Committee on Finance
    8thHB25482025 RSClarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementationSigned by Governor
    LeadHB26122025 RSClarifying when DNA records may be usedPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB26532025 RSUpdating the West Virginia Law InstitutePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    7thHB26582025 RSTo make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their countyPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    2ndHB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice votingPending
    5thHB26892025 RSRequire pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing contentPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB27022025 RSRelating to vacancies in offices of state officialsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB27092025 RSPermitting a voter with a change of address to vote in his or her new precinct without having to cast a provisional ballotSigned by Governor
    LeadHB27102025 RSTruth in Giving Pending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB27112025 RSRelating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trustsSigned by Governor
    4thHB27552025 RSTo provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for reviewBecame Law
    LeadHB27612025 RSRelating generally to magistrate courtsSigned by Governor
    3rdHB27812025 RSRelating to the meaning of residence for the Purpose of BailPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB27992025 RSProhibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officersSigned by Governor
    LeadHB28062025 RSReal property sales listing formPending Standing Committee on Finance
    6thHB28652025 RSRelating to penalties for murder and attempted murderPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    5thHB28922025 RSRelating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of wayPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    10thHB28942025 RSProhibiting human trafficking of illegal aliensPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    10thHB29612025 RSTo amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real propertySigned by Governor
    2ndHB30162025 RSPhoto voter ID.Signed by Governor
    2ndHB30172025 RSCompliance Audits of Tabulating Equipment Rejected
    2ndHB30662025 RSTo provide notification to victims when their criminal offenders escape or are released from prisonPending Subcommittee on Homeland Security
    2ndHB30732025 RSRequiring separate voting equipment to be used for training purposes only Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB30782025 RSChild Care speed Zone Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB31332025 RSPermitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structuresSigned by Governor
    LeadHB31422025 RSAllowing health benefit plan sponsors to communicate electronically with covered personsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    2ndHB31442025 RSWireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-locationBecame Law
    10thHB32362025 RSRe-establish a long term psychiatric/mental health assistance hospital/facility/homePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    3rdHB32642025 RSRelating to the ad valorem property valuation of specialized high-technology propertyPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB32712025 RSAuthorizing digital court recordsPending
    LeadHB32722025 RSRelating to eviction proceedingsSigned by Governor
    LeadHB32732025 RSRecognizing authority of Supreme Court of Appeals to recall senior judges and justices in specified circumstancesPending Subcommittee on Courts
    LeadHB32742025 RSRelating to reports of circuit court proceedingsSigned by Governor
    LeadHB32752025 RSUpdate timing for appealsSigned by Governor
    LeadHB34082025 RSRelating to vacancies in magistrate courtPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    4thHB34102025 RSPower generation facility regulation and property taxation of power generation facilities Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    7thHB34582025 RSRelating to tax on the privilege of holding a license to operate West Virginia Lottery table gamesPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB35132025 RSRelating to standards of liability and insurance requirements in certain civil actionsSigned by Governor
    LeadHB35142025 RSRelating to persons convicted of a crimePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB35152025 RSRelating to appointment of officers of the West Virginia State PoliceSigned by Governor
    LeadHB35172025 RSRelating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governmentsSigned by Governor