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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Joe Statler

(R) Monongalia County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 422M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: December 8th, 1952
  • Education: Clay Battelle High School
  • Public Service: Monongalia County Board of Education; Chair, Morgantown, Monongalia County Metropolitan Planning ORG
  • Occupation: Retired/Farming
  • Spouse: Louie
  • Children: Michelle CPA, Kristen MD, Marrisa JD, 4 Grandchildren
  • Parents: Willis and Maxine Statler
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Town of Birth: Morgantown, WV
  • Affiliations: Serves on Community Boards; Clark Family Foundation; Mylan Park; Operation Welcome Home; PACE; MPO; Olive United Methodist Church Trustee

District: 77 (Monongalia & Wetzel Counties)

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 classroom2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21062025 RSTo require insurance companies to reimburse ambulance agencies for providing treatment in place or transportation to alternative destinationsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Homeland Security
HB21072025 RSRequiring purchases of certain commodities and services from state use program partnersLeadPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB21082025 RSRequiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districtsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Appropriations
HB21092025 RSTo expand the EMS retirement systemLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB21242025 RSExempt non-profits from certain road sign feesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21422025 RSProviding that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accountsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Educational Choice
HB21432025 RSRequire elementary school teachers to be certified in the science of readingLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB21542025 RSRelating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of HighwaysLeadPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB21642025 RSTo allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.LeadSigned by Governor
HB21662025 RSEstablishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21672025 RSRelating to public charter schools code provisions2ndSigned by Governor
HB21682025 RSRelating to limiting the personal income tax2ndPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB21702025 RSAllowing volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchasesLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB23482025 RSRelating to salary enhancement for Emergency Medical Services personnelLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB23552025 RSPermitting middle or high school students to participate in travel sports teams without repercussion.LeadPending
HB24112025 RSTo provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards 11thSigned by Governor
HB24382025 RSMake all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24392025 RSProvide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries2ndPendingSubcommittee on Courts
HB25072025 RSTo modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirement2ndPendingStanding 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 retirement2ndPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25142025 RSTo remove reference to one-time reports that have already been given.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25152025 RSRelating to elementary behavior intervention and safety2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25162025 RSTo repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code.2ndSigned by Governor
HB25482025 RSClarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementation7thSigned by Governor
HB25762025 RSNIL Protection ActLeadSigned by Governor
HB25952025 RSNon Profit Athletics Act9thSigned by Governor
HB26512025 RSMaking administration employees at the local board of education at will and pleasure employees11thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26682025 RSRequiring students in public high schools to complete a course of computer science instructionLeadPendingSubcommittee on Public Education
HB26692025 RSAllow off duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and at public school events.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26742025 RSAllow licensed substitute and full time teachers to serve as parent volunteers without an additional background check.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26962025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27512025 RSTo grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes.9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27602025 RSTo allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB27732025 RSHigher Ed Rules 8thSigned by Governor
HB27972025 RSRelating to who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensationLeadSigned by Governor
HB28552025 RSTo define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admissionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28972025 RSPermitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education2ndSigned by Governor
HB29222025 RSSafer Communities Act2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29462025 RSRelating to exempting West Virginia campus police office retirement income from personal income tax after specified dateLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29582025 RSTo clarify what constitutes trespassing at an institution of higher education3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB29602025 RSAllowing the Division of Highways to contract out snow removal to private companies on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties.3rdSigned by Governor
HB29652025 RSTo redirect payments to PEIA to employees in the form of a Health Savings Account (“HSA”)3rdPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB29762025 RSTo quantify fair workman compensation rates and more equitable method of tracking/billing for various classifications within volunteer fire departments and emergency rescue personnel2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30242025 RSGuaranteed course transfer bill2ndSigned by Governor
HB30632025 RSProvide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30652025 RSTo create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30722025 RSCreating Super two highways in West Virginia2ndPending
HB30992025 RSPermitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31252025 RSTo remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses6thSigned by Governor
HB31502025 RSHealth Science and Medical Student Loan Programs 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education2ndSigned by Governor
HB32012025 RSRelating generally to medical cannabis4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.LeadSigned by Governor
HB33832025 RSTo create the Great Expectations Pilot Program3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33872025 RSRelating to the creation of a regional school district pilot program2ndPending
HB34192025 RSEmergency Medical Services Sales Tax2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34202025 RSAuthority to establish voluntary firefighter service fee and fund.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34462025 RSPermitting public high school students submit FAFSA prior to graduationLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34482025 RSCreating a special court cost fee on certain criminal convictions dedicated to the emergency medical services equipment and training fundLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34522025 RSTransferring administration of Advanced Career Education (ACE) classes and programs from county boards of education to community and technical colleges.2ndPending
HB35052025 RSRelating to insurance10thPendingCommittee on Rules
HB35062025 RSRelating to contributions to the retirement system for judges of courts of record. 7thPendingStanding 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.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35082025 RSRelating to modifying the school aid formula to provide more support for schools under certain circumstances. 7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB35202025 RSExpiring funds to the surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, Office of Energy9thPending