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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Kayla Young (Minority Leader Pro Tempore)

(D) Kanawha County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 2R, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

    District: 56 (Kanawha County)

    Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
    4thHJR32025 RSTo eliminate the offices of Treasurer and Auditor, replacing their duties and responsibilities under a new Office of Comptroller. Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHJR192025 RSGranting the power of registered voters to propose and enact an amendment to this ConstitutionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHJR242025 RSTo allow certain state employees the eligibility to a seat in the legislaturePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHJR252025 RSRelating to the right to reproductive freedom with protections for health and safetyPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHJR262025 RSRelating to the elimination of the Independent Free School provisions from the ConstitutionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHJR332025 RSRelating to providing for free early childhood education for all West Virginia childrenPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB20682025 RSRelating to Animal AbusePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    7thHB21222025 RSSales Tax Exemption for Certain Hygiene and Infant Products Pending Subcommittee on Revenue
    2ndHB21282025 RSEstablishing reporting requirements for utilities that are members of a regional transmission organizationPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    8thHB21582025 RSRelating to removal of a sunset clause for the West Virginia spay and neuter programPending Committee on Rules
    9thHB21652025 RSAllowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spacesSigned by Governor
    2ndHB22052025 RSRelating to microreactor developmentPending
    2ndHB24182025 RSCreating the WV Energy Efficiency Jobs Creation ActPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    2ndHB24192025 RSEstablishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility billsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    2ndHB24202025 RSRelating to power generating plant sitesPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    2ndHB24212025 RSAmending surface mining reclamation requirementsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    2ndHB24542025 RSRelating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculturePending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    4thHB24862025 RSRelating to addressing School Discipline in Public Schools Pending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB25552025 RSRevising ethical standards for the public service commissionPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB26292025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devicesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
    11thHB26412025 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
    9thHB26822025 RSModifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s CompensationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB26922025 RSSafe storage of firearms Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB27252025 RSDefining Urban AgriculturePending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
    8thHB27302025 RSRelating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost eachPending Standing Committee on Finance
    10thHB27312025 RSCreating the Employee Child Care Assistance PartnershipPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    9thHB27802025 RSProviding any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household incomePending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB28202025 RSTo allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patientsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28212025 RSProvide for statewide participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision for its durationPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB28222025 RSRelating to the Disconnection of Residential Utility during a State of Emergency Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB28232025 RSPermitting anyone over 65 to vote absenteePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28242025 RSRequiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policiesPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28252025 RSEstablish food desert produce pilot programPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHB28262025 RSCreating the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28272025 RSRelating to wholesale importation of prescription drugsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28282025 RSRelating to landlord and tenantPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28292025 RSRelating to statute of limitations for discriminationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28302025 RSSmall Business Investment Grant FundPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB28312025 RSCreating the Prescription Drug Affordability BoardPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28322025 RSRemove felonies from reason to disqualify from votingPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28332025 RSHunger-Free Campus ActPending Subcommittee on Higher Education
    LeadHB28382025 RSTo mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female studentsPending Standing Committee on Education
    3rdHB28392025 RSTo mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female studentsPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB28422025 RSEstablish Food Waste Task ForcePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28432025 RSRelating to vintage distilled spiritsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28442025 RSCreating the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Office of Economic DevelopmentPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHB28452025 RSRelating to Social Media privacy and educational institutionsPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB28462025 RSTo implement trauma-informed practices in schoolsPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB28472025 RSAgricultural Right to Repair ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28482025 RSRequiring non-publicly owned utilities to notify customers by text correspondence that they have turned off their service and an estimated time of when it will be turned back on.Pending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    LeadHB28492025 RSRelating to retirementPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB28502025 RSCreating the Paid Parental Leave Pilot ProgramPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHB28512025 RSAutomatic renewal and continuous service offersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28522025 RSRelating to portable benefit plansPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB28532025 RSEstablishing the right to contraceptionPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28542025 RSRemoving certain drugs from schedule onePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28592025 RSMAHA - Menstrual Labeling ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB28602025 RSPermitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate imagesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB28612025 RSMental Health and Substance Use Disorders Insurance Coverage Protection ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    6thHB28872025 RSRelating to legalizing cannabis production, sales and adult consumptionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29002025 RSEstablishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB29012025 RSAllowing the Secretary of State’s office to transmit electronically the total ballots cast, counted, and rejectedPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29022025 RSEmployer discriminatory practices Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29032025 RSTo prohibit convenience fees for tenant’s of rental properties Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29042025 RSTo make it explicit that both the lottery fund and the excess lottery fund can be utilized for early childhood education throughout West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB29052025 RSRelating to fines for local fire departments Pending Subcommittee on Homeland Security
    2ndHB29062025 RSPreservation of hair during chemotherapyPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
    LeadHB29072025 RSProhibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29082025 RSChange the powers of the West Virginia Water Development Authority regarding funding of Infrastructure ProjectsPending Subcommittee on Economic Development
    LeadHB29092025 RSRelating to law enforcement warrant for third party informationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29102025 RSSecond Look Sentencing ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29112025 RSRegarding continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad LitemPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29122025 RSTo provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesityPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB29132025 RSTo allow a $1,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax creditPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB29142025 RSAuthorizing municipal fire departments specialized license platesPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB29152025 RSExempting county school buses from paying the toll feesPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB29162025 RSProhibits tax preparation software companies from charging fee for electronically filing State tax returns.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29172025 RSTo amend the section of child marriage under 18Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29182025 RSMen’s Equality ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB29192025 RSCreating online voters' guidePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29202025 RSExempting certain hygiene products from sales taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB29212025 RSRequire Correctional Facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products Pending Standing Committee on Finance
    5thHB29282025 RSThe Young Professional Tax CreditsPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB29362025 RSAllowing one free day for WV residents to obtain new for-profit business licensePending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB29372025 RSRelating to childcare subsidies within DHHR, paid based on monthly enrollmentPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    2ndHB29452025 RSRequire registration of persons convicted of abusePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB29472025 RSClarifying that the legislature cannot impede the judiciary’s duties to assure the fair administration of justice when it or a member of a legislative body is a party in a proceeding relating to legislative actionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB29522025 RSTo allow a refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax creditPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB29532025 RSConsumer Data Protection ActPending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
    3rdHB29672025 RSRelating to use of credit scores in applications for insurancePending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
    2ndHB29832025 RSIssuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless sheltersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    2ndHB30082025 RSRepealing section of code authorizing additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehiclesPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB30102025 RSProviding any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household incomePending Standing Committee on Finance
    5thHB30342025 RSEstablishing the West Virginia TEACH Scholarship Program Pending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB30522025 RSAccessory dwelling unitsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    2ndHB30532025 RSLegalizing multifamily land owned by mission-driven non-profitsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    2ndHB30542025 RSProhibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    2ndHB31122025 RSCommunity Air MonitoringPending Subcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing
    LeadHB31192025 RSProvide an increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employeesPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB31202025 RSRequiring full text of proposed Constitutional amendments be included on official ballotsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    7thHB31732025 RSPlacing a two year a cap on electrical utility ratesPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    10thHB31872025 RSRelating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial IntelligenceSigned by Governor
    2ndHB32112025 RSRelating to Cancer Prevention Programs for FirefightersPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB32152025 RSProfessional Firefighter cancer screening Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    6thHB32242025 RSState Living Donor Protection ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
    4thHB32262025 RSRelating to living anatomical giftPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB32312025 RSRelating to withholding tax on income of nonresidents from natural resources royalty paymentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
    LeadHB32322025 RSWest Virginia ALS Care Services ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    LeadHB32332025 RSCreating the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in ProgramPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    3rdHB32352025 RSRelating to insurance coverage for breast cancer screeningPending Standing Committee on Finance
    11thHB32542025 RSEstablishing Summer Feeding for All ProgramPending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB32552025 RSAuthorizing counties to establish a county daycarePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    3rdHB32592025 RSTo increase the minimum starting salary for a teacher to $50,000Pending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB32602025 RSDevelop a new method to determine the minimum number of hours per day and per school year to be spent on instructional time.Pending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB32632025 RSRelating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customersSigned by Governor
    2ndHB32822025 RSEstablishing the Child Support from Conception ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    2ndHB32842025 RSEstablishing the “Stay in State” tax creditPending Standing Committee on Education
    10thHB33102025 RSTo require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    LeadHB33252025 RSSafe Storage of firearmsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB33262025 RSStudent Bill of RightsPending Standing Committee on Education
    LeadHB33272025 RSRelating to the eligibility of nonpublic schools and education service providers to participate in the Hope Scholarship ProgramPending Standing Committee on Education
    5thHB33372025 RSClarifying how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods.Pending Standing Committee on Education
    2ndHB33392025 RSRelating to cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinationsPending Standing Committee on Finance
    7thHB33402025 RSProhibiting discrimination on the basis of hairstyle or texturePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    LeadHB33902025 RSProvide a 15% pay raise for non-uniformed workers working within Dept of CorrectionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB33912025 RSAuthorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB33922025 RSMaintaining the solvency of the Unemployment Compensation FundPending Standing Committee on Finance
    3rdHB33932025 RSAuthorizing a temporary foreign brewers import licensePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
    5thHB34152025 RSNew and existing Orphan Well Prevention Act Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    5thHB34162025 RSNew oil and Gas Well Plugging Assurance ActPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
    3rdHB34262025 RSProviding a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Public Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement SystemPending Standing Committee on Finance
    2ndHB34272025 RSRelating to cruelty to animalsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    LeadHB34452025 RSRelating to regulating private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
    2ndHB34952025 RSProhibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
    3rdHB35022025 RSAppropriations from the state Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Income Tax Reserve Fund be utilized to initiate investments in flood prevention initiatives to reduce the impact of severe floodingPending Standing Committee on Government Organization