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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)

    Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
    11thHJR132025 RSAmending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this statePending Committee on Rules
    2ndHB20352025 RSEstablishing pilot program for Public Guardian Ad Litem Services Pending Standing Committee on Finance
    3rdHB20602025 RSCreating tax exemption for agricultural cooperative associationsPending
    2ndHB20612025 RSRelating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activitiesPending Subcommittee on Appropriations
    8thHB21172025 RSRelating to when Mail In Ballots are Due Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    5thHB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.Signed by Governor
    2ndHB21312025 RSRelating to changing the process of election litigationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB21642025 RSTo allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.Signed by Governor
    3rdHB21702025 RSAllowing volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchasesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    3rdHB23562025 RSRelating to the Telephone Consumer Protection ActPending Subcommittee on Legal Services
    3rdHB23582025 RSRelating to postmortem examinationsSigned by Governor
    6thHB23852025 RSTo exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
    9thHB23862025 RSRelating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures.Pending Subcommittee on Courts
    2ndHB23872025 RSTo repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting Signed by Governor
    3rdHB23962025 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 matterPending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authoritySigned by Governor
    2ndHB23982025 RSConvention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention forPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB24002025 RSProhibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerkPending
    4thHB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statutePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    8thHB24342025 RSRelating to establishing the Stop Squatters ActSigned by Governor
    7thHB24362025 RSDetermining Bond requirements for certain crimesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB24562025 RSPregnancy SupportPending Standing Committee on Finance
    2ndHB24572025 RSTo require hospitals and or Counties to report costs associated with illegal or undocumented immigrantsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    4thHB24822025 RSTo allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special huntsPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    LeadHB25492025 RSChange the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 yearsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB25502025 RSModifying the process by which a Defendant is entitled to a trial by jury in municipal courtPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    4thHB25572025 RSRemote Patient Outcome Improvement ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    3rdHB25582025 RSRequiring cooperation between the rail company and the Division of Highways when construction or maintenance activities are conducted by the companyPending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    2ndHB25612025 RSRelating to municipal home rule appealsPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
    7thHB25622025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devicesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
    4thHB25632025 RSProvide that someone guilty of a crime where victim was a police officer in performance of duties is ineligible for parolePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    6thHB25652025 RSMunicipalities may not assess a user fee when employee was not present in the municipality in the performance of his or her jobPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB25742025 RSRelating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher educationPending Standing Committee on Education
    5thHB26082025 RSRequiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election yearPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    7thHB26172025 RSRelating to warrantless entry of private landsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB26282025 RSTo make an attack on a K-9 officer a felonyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    11thHB26462025 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.Pending Standing Committee on Education
    9thHB26492025 RSRelating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measuresPending Standing Committee on Education
    3rdHB26522025 RSTo create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB26602025 RSAmending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deedPending Standing Committee on Finance
    4thHB26662025 RSTo allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their propertyPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    LeadHB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemptionPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym membershipsPending Standing Committee on Finance
    6thHB26772025 RSTo prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.Pending Standing Committee on Education
    6thHB26782025 RSRelating to school zones of public or private schoolsSigned by Governor
    2ndHB26802025 RSCreate a prison work pilot programPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice votingPending
    11thHB26892025 RSRequire pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing contentPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB27022025 RSRelating to vacancies in offices of state officialsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB27032025 RSRequiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districtsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB27042025 RSRevising the reimbursement and transportation process for post mental health involuntary commitmentPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    5thHB27112025 RSRelating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trustsSigned by Governor
    6thHB27182025 RSRelating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military CollegeSigned by Governor
    4thHB27252025 RSDefining Urban AgriculturePending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    3rdHB27472025 RSRelating to fleeing a DUIPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    11thHB27572025 RSRelating to the Anti-Terrorism ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    10thHB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for CorruptionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    6thHB27612025 RSRelating generally to magistrate courtsSigned by Governor
    4thHB28012025 RSRelating to government procurement of electric vehiclesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    4thHB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officersSigned by Governor
    LeadHB28152025 RSRaise the Penalties for Murder and attempted MurderPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28162025 RSRelating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instancesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28172025 RSTo require that political action committees (“PACs”) have the same reporting requirement as candidates for public office. Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    4thHB28362025 RSRelating to wild animal rehabilitation permitsSigned by Governor
    3rdHB28652025 RSRelating to penalties for murder and attempted murderPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28682025 RSProhibiting counties from double-taxing rental propertiesPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB28692025 RSClarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of BailPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28702025 RSCorrecting the Issue of Fleeing DUIPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicideSigned by Governor
    5thHB28812025 RSRelating to the makeup of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations UnitPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    2ndHB28832025 RSRelating to the creation of an ENDS product directoryPending Subcommittee on Health Care Regulation
    7thHB28922025 RSRelating to pedestrians standing in or near the right of wayPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB29572025 RSRelating to fees collected for agricultural related special license plates to be deposited in the Agriculture Fees Fund.Pending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    LeadHB29662025 RSRequiring certain disclosures of election expendituresPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    8thHB30012025 RSRelating to county parks and recreation commissionPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    9thHB30162025 RSPhoto voter ID.Signed by Governor
    9thHB30172025 RSCompliance Audits of Tabulating Equipment Rejected
    LeadHB30252025 RSRelating to a State Water Resources Management PlanPending Subcommittee on Economic Development
    LeadHB30262025 RSRelating to zoning ordinances and their effectsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    4thHB30662025 RSTo provide notification to victims when their criminal offenders escape or are released from prisonPending Subcommittee on Homeland Security
    LeadHB30692025 RSMarket pay for TeachersPending Standing Committee on Education
    3rdHB30792025 RSLicensure exemptions for military family child care providers Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    5thHB30802025 RSMilitary Spouse hiring preferenceSigned by Governor
    5thHB30822025 RSRelating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support servicePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB30892025 RSMandate the use of WV DMV electronic lien and title system for certain entities and personsSigned by Governor
    2ndHB30902025 RSRelating to coverage for the treatment of stutteringPending Standing Committee on Finance
    6thHB31312025 RSRelating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    5thHB31412025 RSPrivate or government, to pay an additional fee during eminent domain proceedings Pending Standing Committee on Finance
    6thHB31472025 RSMake it a felony to kill a canine officerPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB31642025 RSRequiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee Signed by Governor
    7thHB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecutionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    6thHB31882025 RSReasonable suspicion of committing a crime Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    11thHB31892025 RSCreating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the statePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    11thHB31902025 RSControlled Substances and arrestable offensesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    7thHB31912025 RSMandating 25 foot perimeter around law enforcement officers while performing duties by public who are videoing interaction Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB31962025 RSTeledentistry Practice ActPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    4thHB32712025 RSAuthorizing digital court recordsPending
    4thHB32722025 RSRelating to eviction proceedingsSigned by Governor
    4thHB32732025 RSRecognizing authority of Supreme Court of Appeals to recall senior judges and justices in specified circumstancesPending Subcommittee on Courts
    4thHB32742025 RSRelating to reports of circuit court proceedingsSigned by Governor
    4thHB32752025 RSUpdate timing for appealsSigned by Governor
    4thHB33052025 RSChanging the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    3rdHB33212025 RSRelating to state minimums for auto insurance increasePending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB33452025 RSCaregiver Tax CreditPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB34182025 RSRelating to fixed odds wagering on dog racingPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    9thHB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy RightsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB34492025 RSProvide for occupational licenses or other authorization to practice by recognition for qualified applicants from other states Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHB34502025 RSTo reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation valuation, except for mobile homes, from a class 4 assessment valuation to a class 2Pending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB34512025 RSRelating to taxationPending Standing Committee on Finance
    9thHB34942025 RSCertain persons prohibited from possessing firearmsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary