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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Joe Ellington

(R) Mercer County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 434M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: May 12th, 1959
  • Education: B.S., Guilford College; M.S., Ph.D., Duke University; M.D., Wake Forest University; Residency, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Public Service: Member, Mercer County Republican Executive Committee
  • Occupation: Physician
  • Spouse: Sharon Perdue
  • Children: Dana, Alyssa, Erica and Joe III
  • Parents: Loretta Ann DiTucci Ellington and the late Joe C. Ellington
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Town of Birth: Flushing, NY
  • Affiliations: Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

District: 38 (Mercer County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
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 classroom9thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse3rdSigned by Governor
HB21422025 RSProviding that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts2ndPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB21432025 RSRequire elementary school teachers to be certified in the science of reading2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21642025 RSTo allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.2ndSigned by Governor
HB21662025 RSEstablishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy CommissionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21672025 RSRelating to public charter schools code provisionsLeadSigned by Governor
HB21682025 RSRelating to limiting the personal income taxLeadPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB21692025 RSRemove variable rate on gas taxLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21872025 RSPermit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24112025 RSTo provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards 2ndSigned by Governor
HB24382025 RSMake all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24392025 RSProvide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries4thPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB25072025 RSTo modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirement4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25082025 RSPermit beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary’s retirement4thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25142025 RSTo remove reference to one-time reports that have already been given.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25152025 RSRelating to elementary behavior intervention and safetyLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25162025 RSTo repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code.LeadSigned by Governor
HB25192025 RSRaising salaries for school service personnel2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25212025 RSTo provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per year3rdPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement System3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25482025 RSClarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementation4thSigned by Governor
HB25762025 RSNIL Protection Act8thSigned by Governor
HB25952025 RSNon Profit Athletics Act2ndSigned by Governor
HB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement date4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26432025 RSProviding guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments5thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB26442025 RSEnsure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts3rdPendingStanding 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 increased4thPendingStanding 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.5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26482025 RSEstablishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26642025 RSRequire county school boards to have members elected per district4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26682025 RSRequiring students in public high schools to complete a course of computer science instruction2ndPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB26692025 RSAllow off duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and at public school events.2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26742025 RSAllow licensed substitute and full time teachers to serve as parent volunteers without an additional background check.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26772025 RSTo prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schools4thSigned by Governor
HB26902025 RSDental Insurance Transparency Act6thPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB26962025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers 2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27462025 RSRelating to Vape Shop Regulations3rdPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB27512025 RSTo grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes.10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27552025 RSTo provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for review2ndBecame Law
HB27602025 RSTo allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27732025 RSHigher Ed Rules LeadSigned by Governor
HB27812025 RSRelating to the meaning of residence for the Purpose of Bail7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27822025 RSRelating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools9thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27982025 RSRelating to the establishment of a trades based elective course for public high school students3rdPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB28552025 RSTo define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admission2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28972025 RSPermitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of EducationLeadSigned by Governor
HB29462025 RSRelating to exempting West Virginia campus police office retirement income from personal income tax after specified date3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29652025 RSTo redirect payments to PEIA to employees in the form of a Health Savings Account (“HSA”)LeadPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB29682025 RSRelating to the cessation of PEIA as a public healthcare entity and permitting PEIA to operate as a private healthcare insurance companyLeadPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB30242025 RSGuaranteed course transfer billLeadSigned by Governor
HB30992025 RSPermitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31242025 RSChange the Homestead Exemption 11thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB31252025 RSTo remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses5thSigned by Governor
HB31392025 RSRelating to charter schools applications3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB31502025 RSHealth Science and Medical Student Loan Programs LeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher educationLeadSigned by Governor
HB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.4thSigned by Governor
HB32952025 RSTroop- to-Teachers3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB32972025 RSEstablishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.4thSigned by Governor
HB33832025 RSTo create the Great Expectations Pilot Program5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33872025 RSRelating to the creation of a regional school district pilot programLeadPending
HB34122025 RSRelating to exemptions from disclosure of certain records; and exempting the legislative branch if it adopts its own rules. 7thPending
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.7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34462025 RSPermitting public high school students submit FAFSA prior to graduation5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34522025 RSTransferring administration of Advanced Career Education (ACE) classes and programs from county boards of education to community and technical colleges.LeadPending
HB35062025 RSRelating to contributions to the retirement system for judges of courts of record. 8thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35072025 RSRelating to requiring the counties particpating in the QMHP Pilot Program to have at least one qualified mental health professional in each public school in that county.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35082025 RSRelating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances. 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance