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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Jim Butler

(R) Mason County

Contact Information

Email:
jim.butler
@wvhouse.gov
Capitol Phone:
304-340-3199

Capitol Office:
Room 225E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: September 18th, 1965
  • Home Address:
    PO Box 296
    Henderson
    WV 25105
  • Home Phone: 304-675-3984
  • Education: Basic Helicopter Mechanics; Advanced Helicopter Mechanics; Naval Water Survival School; Navy Land and Jungle Environment Survival School; Aircraft Maintenance Administration; Nuclear Weapons Transport; Ground Support Equipment School and Crane Operators Instruction and License; and, Naval Shipboard Firefighting School, and Aircraft Weapons Training and Instruction School
  • Occupation: Excavating Contractor/Logging Contractor/Classic Auto Restoration
  • Spouse: Anna Maria Butler
  • Children: Blayne, Kayla
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Affiliations: Main Street Baptist Church Point Pleasant WV ; Mason County Chamber of Commerce; Mason County Farm Bureau, Mason County Development Authority Advisory Committee; Marine Corps League; AM Vets Lifetime Member American Legion; Harley Owners Group Lifetime Member; Mason County Taxed Enough Already; Mason County Republican Executive Committee; and, West Virginia Republican State Executive Committe

District: 18 (Mason & Putnam Counties)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR312025 RSConstitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible 5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20282025 RSRelating to granting the Intermediate Court of Appeals jurisdiction to hear certified questionsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20292025 RSTo allow individual employees of out of state businesses to perform plumbing in West Virginia without an individual license as the employee is working under supervision of the licensed employer/businessLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB20732025 RSThe West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB20742025 RSClarifying the process of ventilation and fire suppression for limited use food preparation facilities.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
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 classroom5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21052025 RSCitizen and State Accountability ActLeadPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.LeadSigned by Governor
HB21822025 RSEstablishing privacy regarding medical treatments.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB23492025 RSTo offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone3rdPending
HB23832025 RSRelating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act9thPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statute3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24892025 RSProviding for election reform and protectionsLeadPendingStanding 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 days3rdPending
HB25062025 RSRelating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans6thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB25112025 RSRelating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places5thSigned by Governor
HB25172025 RSRelating to voluntary private school immunization8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB26172025 RSRelating to warrantless entry of private lands11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26432025 RSProviding guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments8thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26452025 RSRequiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased7thPendingStanding 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.8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26582025 RSTo make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their county4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB26622025 RSTo create a felony vehicular homicide and Aggravated vehicular homicide3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26632025 RSRelating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26672025 RSRequiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority6thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemption5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym memberships5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
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, 20244thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26762025 RSEliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schools8thSigned by Governor
HB26802025 RSCreate a prison work pilot program3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27512025 RSTo grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27532025 RSEstablish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27542025 RSBanning Foreign backed spending on State Ballot Issues9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27562025 RSRelating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person’s constitutional rights2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27572025 RSRelating to the Anti-Terrorism Act9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27582025 RSProhibiting geo-engineering4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for Corruption3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28012025 RSRelating to government procurement of electric vehicles2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28082025 RSTo ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28142025 RSCreating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28942025 RSProhibiting human trafficking of illegal aliens2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29492025 RSProhibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstancesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB29542025 RSRequiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health9thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29612025 RSTo amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property4thSigned by Governor
HB29932025 RSCoal Based Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth4thPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
HB30312025 RSRelating to oversight of West Virginia Fusion Center 6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30722025 RSCreating Super two highways in West Virginia8thPending
HB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State 2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31132025 RSIncreasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31712025 RSRequiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants10thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31752025 RSProhibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributions2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alien9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32982025 RSProhibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB32992025 RSTo require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33002025 RSRelating to a patient’s right to choose physician6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33012025 RSProhibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products10thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33282025 RSRequire hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate11thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33842025 RSTo prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33852025 RSRequiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act 8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
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.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34422025 RSRelating to deadly force5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34612025 RSTo change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34642025 RSTo establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their duties3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34672025 RSRelating to prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization