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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Joe Funkhouser

(R) Jefferson County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 150R, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

    District: 98 (Jefferson County)

    Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
    HJR132025 RSAmending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state11thPendingCommittee on Rules
    HB20352025 RSEstablishing pilot program for Public Guardian Ad Litem Services 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB20602025 RSCreating tax exemption for agricultural cooperative associations3rdPending
    HB20612025 RSRelating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities2ndPendingSubcommittee on Appropriations
    HB21172025 RSRelating to when Mail In Ballots are Due 8thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.5thSigned by Governor
    HB21312025 RSRelating to changing the process of election litigation2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB21642025 RSTo allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.9thSigned by Governor
    HB21702025 RSAllowing volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchases3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB23562025 RSRelating to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act3rdPendingSubcommittee on Legal Services
    HB23582025 RSRelating to postmortem examinations3rdSigned by Governor
    HB23852025 RSTo exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB23862025 RSRelating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures.9thPendingSubcommittee on Courts
    HB23872025 RSTo repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting 2ndSigned by Governor
    HB23962025 RSRemoving bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority2ndSigned by Governor
    HB23982025 RSConvention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for2ndPendingStanding 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 clerk2ndPending
    HB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statute4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB24342025 RSRelating to establishing the Stop Squatters Act8thSigned by Governor
    HB24362025 RSDetermining Bond requirements for certain crimes7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB24562025 RSPregnancy Support3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB24572025 RSTo require hospitals and or Counties to report costs associated with illegal or undocumented immigrants2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB24822025 RSTo allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts4thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    HB25492025 RSChange the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 yearsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB25502025 RSModifying the process by which a Defendant is entitled to a trial by jury in municipal courtLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB25572025 RSRemote Patient Outcome Improvement Act4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB25582025 RSRequiring cooperation between the rail company and the Division of Highways when construction or maintenance activities are conducted by the company3rdPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    HB25612025 RSRelating to municipal home rule appeals2ndPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
    HB25622025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices7thPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
    HB25632025 RSProvide that someone guilty of a crime where victim was a police officer in performance of duties is ineligible for parole4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB25652025 RSMunicipalities may not assess a user fee when employee was not present in the municipality in the performance of his or her job6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB25742025 RSRelating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher education3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB26082025 RSRequiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election year5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB26172025 RSRelating to warrantless entry of private lands7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB26282025 RSTo make an attack on a K-9 officer a felony3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    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.11thPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures9thPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB26522025 RSTo create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act 3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB26602025 RSAmending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deedLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB26662025 RSTo allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property4thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    HB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemptionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym membershipsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB26772025 RSTo prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schools6thSigned by Governor
    HB26802025 RSCreate a prison work pilot program2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice voting3rdPending
    HB26892025 RSRequire pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB27022025 RSRelating to vacancies in offices of state officials3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB27032025 RSRequiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districtsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
    HB27042025 RSRevising the reimbursement and transportation process for post mental health involuntary commitmentLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB27112025 RSRelating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts5thSigned by Governor
    HB27182025 RSRelating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College6thSigned by Governor
    HB27252025 RSDefining Urban Agriculture4thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    HB27472025 RSRelating to fleeing a DUI3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB27572025 RSRelating to the Anti-Terrorism Act11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for Corruption10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB27612025 RSRelating generally to magistrate courts6thSigned by Governor
    HB28012025 RSRelating to government procurement of electric vehicles4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers4thSigned by Governor
    HB28152025 RSRaise the Penalties for Murder and attempted MurderLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28162025 RSRelating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instancesLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28172025 RSTo require that political action committees (“PACs”) have the same reporting requirement as candidates for public office. LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28362025 RSRelating to wild animal rehabilitation permits4thSigned by Governor
    HB28652025 RSRelating to penalties for murder and attempted murder3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28682025 RSProhibiting counties from double-taxing rental propertiesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB28692025 RSClarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of BailLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28702025 RSCorrecting the Issue of Fleeing DUILeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicideLeadSigned by Governor
    HB28812025 RSRelating to the makeup of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB28832025 RSRelating to the creation of an ENDS product directory2ndPendingSubcommittee on Health Care Regulation
    HB28922025 RSRelating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of way7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB29572025 RSRelating to fees collected for agricultural related special license plates to be deposited in the Agriculture Fees Fund.9thPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    HB29662025 RSRequiring certain disclosures of election expendituresLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB30012025 RSRelating to county parks and recreation commission8thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB30162025 RSPhoto voter ID.9thSigned by Governor
    HB30172025 RSCompliance Audits of Tabulating Equipment 9thREJ
    HB30252025 RSRelating to a State Water Resources Management PlanLeadPendingSubcommittee on Economic Development
    HB30262025 RSRelating to zoning ordinances and their effectsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB30662025 RSTo provide notification to victims when their criminal offenders escape or are released from prison4thPendingSubcommittee on Homeland Security
    HB30692025 RSMarket pay for TeachersLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
    HB30792025 RSLicensure exemptions for military family child care providers 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB30802025 RSMilitary Spouse hiring preference5thSigned by Governor
    HB30822025 RSRelating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB30892025 RSMandate the use of WV DMV electronic lien and title system for certain entities and persons2ndSigned by Governor
    HB30902025 RSRelating to coverage for the treatment of stuttering2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB31312025 RSRelating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation Act6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31412025 RSPrivate or government, to pay an additional fee during eminent domain proceedings 5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB31472025 RSMake it a felony to kill a canine officer6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31642025 RSRequiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee 2ndSigned by Governor
    HB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31882025 RSReasonable suspicion of committing a crime 6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31892025 RSCreating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31902025 RSControlled Substances and arrestable offenses11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31912025 RSMandating 25 foot perimeter around law enforcement officers while performing duties by public who are videoing interaction 7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB31962025 RSTeledentistry Practice ActLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB32712025 RSAuthorizing digital court records4thPending
    HB32722025 RSRelating to eviction proceedings4thSigned by Governor
    HB32732025 RSRecognizing authority of Supreme Court of Appeals to recall senior judges and justices in specified circumstances4thPendingSubcommittee on Courts
    HB32742025 RSRelating to reports of circuit court proceedings4thSigned by Governor
    HB32752025 RSUpdate timing for appeals4thSigned by Governor
    HB33052025 RSChanging the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. 4thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB33212025 RSRelating to state minimums for auto insurance increase3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB33452025 RSCaregiver Tax CreditLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB34182025 RSRelating to fixed odds wagering on dog racingLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act 9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
    HB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights9thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
    HB34492025 RSProvide for occupational licenses or other authorization to practice by recognition for qualified applicants from other states LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
    HB34502025 RSTo reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation valuation, except for mobile homes, from a class 4 assessment valuation to a class 2LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB34512025 RSRelating to taxationLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
    HB34942025 RSCertain persons prohibited from possessing firearms9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary