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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Josh Holstein

(R) Boone County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 219E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: November 2nd, 2001
  • Education: Sherman High School, Graduate; BA in Economics, Marshall University
  • Occupation: Politics and Government
  • Parents: Terry and Tonya Holstein
  • Religion: Christian

District: 32 (Boone County)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
10thHJR302025 RSProviding term limits for certain constitutional officersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20302025 RSModifying compulsory housing for hotels and motelsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB21312025 RSRelating to changing the process of election litigationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB21322025 RSTo increase the penalty for passing a school bus and causing injuryPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB21332025 RSClarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis BoardPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB21342025 RSTo exempt school buses from toll fees in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB21352025 RSTo create the Substance Abuse Recovery Tax CreditPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB21362025 RSTo require at least 1 baby changing station to existing and future rest areas in this state for both male and female restroomsPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
LeadHB21372025 RSTo create a special license plate for 100% disabled veteransPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB21382025 RSRequire adoption awareness material be made available in high school counseling offices Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB21392025 RSTo provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tipsPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB21402025 RSTo exempt daylight fluorescent outer garments from salesPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB21412025 RSTo modify certain election laws, early voting laws, and absentee voting lawsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB21642025 RSTo allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.Signed by Governor
3rdHB21652025 RSAllowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spacesSigned by Governor
3rdHB23442025 RSRelating generally to traffic safetySigned by Governor
2ndHB23792025 RSProviding a reduction in property tax rates for volunteer fire fightersPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB23802025 RSTo impose a life sentence on fentanyl dealersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB23822025 RSCamping ban on certain public property. Pending Committee on Rules
7thHB24002025 RSProhibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerkPending
9thHB24112025 RSTo provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards Signed by Governor
7thHB24222025 RSRequire all municipal elections be held on the same election day in November that other state elections are onPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
7thHB24342025 RSRelating to establishing the Stop Squatters ActSigned by Governor
8thHB24602025 RSAny state permitting, county regulations or municipality shall treat private schools the same as public schools when it comes to building permits, fees charged, safety standards, waste water management, septic systems, and the timeliness of permitting processPending Standing Committee on Education
5thHB24792025 RSRelating to Management and control of county authority vested in boardSigned by Governor
2ndHB24902025 RSRequiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon releasePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
11thHB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more daysPending
11thHB25062025 RSRelating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veteransPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
4thHB25582025 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
4thHB25622025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devicesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
6thHB26052025 RSIncrease the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.Pending Subcommittee on Revenue
6thHB26282025 RSTo make an attack on a K-9 officer a felonyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB26412025 RSProvide a tax credit to for-profit and nonprofit corporations to encourage the continued operation of child-care facilities for the benefit of their employeesPending Standing Committee on Finance
5thHB26822025 RSModifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s CompensationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice votingPending
6thHB27202025 RSTo create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization ProgramPending Subcommittee on Economic Development
2ndHB27472025 RSRelating to fleeing a DUIPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB27552025 RSTo provide that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies to be submitted to the Legislature for reviewBecame Law
9thHB27602025 RSTo allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schoolsPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB27812025 RSRelating to the meaning of residence for the Purpose of BailPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB27922025 RSExempting social security benefits from personal income taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB27942025 RSLife at Conception Act of 2025Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
7thHB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officersSigned by Governor
3rdHB28152025 RSRaise the Penalties for Murder and attempted MurderPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB28352025 RSRelating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment ClearinghousePending Subcommittee on Economic Development
7thHB28362025 RSRelating to wild animal rehabilitation permitsSigned by Governor
7thHB28652025 RSRelating to penalties for murder and attempted murderPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB28692025 RSClarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of BailPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB28702025 RSCorrecting the Issue of Fleeing DUIPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicideSigned by Governor
LeadHB28722025 RSGive a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB28732025 RSProhibiting certain foreign ownership of land Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB28742025 RSRequire that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for themPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB28752025 RSTo create the American Campuses ActPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB28782025 RSTo require railroad companies to provide alternative entry and exit waysPending
LeadHB28792025 RSRelating to the creation of the West Virginia Math & Science Teacher Scholarship ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB29012025 RSAllowing the Secretary of State’s office to transmit electronically the total ballots cast, counted, and rejectedPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB29342025 RSHousing assistance for children aging out of foster care system Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
8thHB30162025 RSPhoto voter ID.Signed by Governor
7thHB30172025 RSCompliance Audits of Tabulating Equipment Rejected
LeadHB30522025 RSAccessory dwelling unitsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB30532025 RSLegalizing multifamily land owned by mission-driven non-profitsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB30542025 RSProhibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
5thHB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB30772025 RSWest Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive ActPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB30822025 RSRelating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support servicePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB30862025 RSEstablishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formulaPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB31142025 RSProhibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign AdversariesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB31312025 RSRelating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB31372025 RSRelating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the statePending Subcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing
10thHB31432025 RSWorkforce-Education Partnership ActPending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB31442025 RSWireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-locationBecame Law
8thHB31872025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial IntelligenceSigned by Governor
11thHB32182025 RSWV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax CreditPending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB32802025 RSAuthorize the Department of Human Services to transfer state facilities to regional mental health centers or intellectual disability facilities Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
5thHB32882025 RSProviding that 5% of hunting permits for elk go to state veterans or armed service membersPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
7thHB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alienPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB32942025 RSEnacting the Bank Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation ActPending
7thHB33042025 RSTo create statues celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB33052025 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
LeadHB33372025 RSClarifying how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods.Pending Standing Committee on Education
4thHB33452025 RSCaregiver Tax CreditPending Standing Committee on Finance
11thHB33852025 RSRequiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relationsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
6thHB34212025 RSTo secure West Virginia baseload coal generation and ratepayer protectionPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB34282025 RSEstablishing a three month time limit for a purchaser of real property to have a deed recorded.Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB34512025 RSRelating to taxationPending Standing Committee on Finance