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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Jeffrey Stephens

(R) Marshall County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 205E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Occupation: Teacher

District: 6 (Marshall County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR102025 RSSenior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HJR152025 RSProperty taxes would end at the time that a morgage is paid off unless the property is left abandoned for more than four years6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB20182025 RSTo require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 315thPendingStanding Committee on Education
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. 4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB20652025 RSTo allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.10thPending
HB21492025 RSEstablish a safety standoff area for damage electric vehicles placed at repair holding lots and/or salvage yards3rdPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB21832025 RSProviding a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this State3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24232025 RSTo prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veterans benefits except as permitted under Federal Law4thPendingSubcommittee on Homeland Security
HB24742025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state school service personnel (all salary scales). 5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24752025 RSTo provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24762025 RSTo provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24772025 RSTo increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees5thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
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 education3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25752025 RSRelating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.4thBecame Law
HB26362025 RSTo allow municipalities to re-bid a project if a contractor is deemed to not be reputable2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26372025 RSRaising the threshold bid for county governments3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26882025 RSAbolish the tax on overtime pay8thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26972025 RSTo prohibit colleges, universities, and community colleges to charge for students for transcripts10thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27052025 RSTo allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement2ndPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB27062025 RSProviding that ad valorem taxes on oil and gas mineral rights shall only be assessed in the county where the property is physically located, regardless of where the well pad is located2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27132025 RSRelating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27142025 RSEstablish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27152025 RSRelating to county dog wardens2ndPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB27212025 RSRequire county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in a grant writing procedures. 2ndPendingStanding 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 certified2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27272025 RSRequire at least one person of the WVU Board of Governors and of the West Virginia State University with a background in agriculture or agricultural field6thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27372025 RSTo establish the Higher Education Heath and Aid Grant5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27402025 RSTo establish requirements for adult supervision on county school buses5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27412025 RSProhibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27742025 RSCoach Protection Act2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27982025 RSRelating to the establishment of a trades based elective course for public high school students5thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB28002025 RSRequiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling rates4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB28052025 RSIncrease the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate courtLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28402025 RSRelating to critical vacancies in public education 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28822025 RSAllow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fine4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28832025 RSRelating to the creation of an ENDS product directory4thPendingSubcommittee on Health Care Regulation
HB28852025 RSAllow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculationLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB29232025 RSTo place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.7thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB29242025 RSTo eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West Virginia5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29262025 RSRemoving fees teachers have to pay in order to obtain any teaching license, certification, or additional continuing education credit hours (reporting fee) to the state Board of Education2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB29272025 RSMoving the school system from a 5 day work week into a 4 day work week.2ndPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB29302025 RSRemoving the 140 day a year cap placed on the amount of days a year a retired teacher can work before having their retirement penalized2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29312025 RSEstablish mandated monthly half days for students to all allow school staff planning time2ndPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB29322025 RSTo set the salary of the Associate Superintendent of Schools. 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB29332025 RSTo set the salary of the State Superintendent of Schools3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB29562025 RSExpand the grade level for Laken’s LawLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29732025 RSRegarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB30242025 RSGuaranteed course transfer bill10thSigned by Governor
HB30712025 RSRequire all workplaces to keep Naloxone available in first aid kits and train employees in the use of Naloxone3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31112025 RSTo provide pay increases to members of the judiciary4thPending
HB31252025 RSTo remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses2ndSigned by Governor
HB31272025 RSTo fund the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund from the DMV in the form of a 50-cent payment from every registration sold/renewed in the state8thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31302025 RSTo increase the protections for the welfare of domestic animals5thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31322025 RSTo change the requirements of dog breeding operations9thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB31502025 RSHealth Science and Medical Student Loan Programs 11thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31512025 RSThe Closed Captioning Act11thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31812025 RSAllow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirement9thSigned by Governor
HB31862025 RSWV building and constructions trades code enforcement West Virginia First11thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.8thSigned by Governor
HB32102025 RSModify the procedure for teachers when using leave3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB32372025 RSTo require a lien for demolition of dilapidated/abandoned property to be reported to a credit report5thPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB32662025 RSRelating generally to compulsory school attendance2ndPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB32962025 RSClarifying how municipalities may deal with dilapidated structures.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33042025 RSTo create statues celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB33072025 RSRequiring annual audit of non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) that receive money from the state3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33092025 RSAuthorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of services 10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
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.LeadPendingStanding 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.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33782025 RSTwo party consent for legislative offices8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34572025 RSRelating to credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34582025 RSRelating to tax on the privilege of holding a license to operate West Virginia Lottery table games3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34662025 RSInstalling emergency alert stations at rest areas3rdPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB34682025 RSAuthorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34912025 RSRelating to per diem jail costs 2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary