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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Larry D. Kump

(R) Berkeley County

Contact Information

Email:
larry.kump
@wvhouse.gov
Capitol Phone:
304-340-3122

Capitol Office:
Room 68MB, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Home Address:
    PO Box 1131
    Falling Waters
    WV 25419
  • Home Phone: 304-274-3104
  • Education: Maryland Correctional Staff Training Academy Honors Graduate; Labor Relations Certification from University of Maryland, Indiana university, and U.S. Department of Labor; A.A., Hagerstown Community College; B.S. Frostburg State University
  • Public Service: Sexual Offender Treatment Therapist; Correctional Employee Trainer; Critical Incident Stress Management Counselor; Cognitive and Behavioral Learning Facilitator; Indiana University Adjunct Lecturer; Purdue University Adjunct Lecturer; Recipient, Frostburg State University Alumni Achievement Award; Hagerstown Community College Community Contributions Citation; Maryland Classified Employees Association Member of the Year Award; Assistant to Republican Leader of the Pennsylvanian State Senate, 1972; Labor Relations Specialists, Maryland Classified Employees Association; Executive Director, Indiana State Employees Association; Public Sector Management Consultant
  • Occupation: Retired Public Administrator, Legislative Relations Specialist, Arbitrator, Mediator, Certified Parliamentarian, Criminal Justice Professional, Newspaper Editor
  • Spouse: Cheryl Lynn Hess
  • Children: 13
  • Parents: the late Betty Ann Steinbach and Willis "Woody" Theodore Kump
  • Religion: High Priest, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Town of Birth: Chambersburg, PA
  • Affiliations: Member, Farm Bureau; Sons of the American Legion; Assembly of Governmental Employees; American Society for Public Administrators; Council on Aging; Purdue University Economic Education Council; Indiana University Labor Research Committee; Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute; Foundation for Advancement of Industrial Research; American Society of Association Executives; Who's Who of America; Honorary Kentucky Colonel; Kinsman of Founding Father Patrick Henry, Hedgesville founder Josiah Hedges, and former WV Governor Herman Guy Kump; Falling Waters Battlefield Association; Friends of North Berkeley Library; Potomac Hills Property Owners Association; WV Organization of Home Owners Association; Eastern Panhandle Business Association; National Rifle Association; WV Citizens Defense League; Member, Rotary Club

District: 94 (Berkeley County)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR12025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to create nine seperate districts for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR22025 RSInitiative, Referendum, and RecallLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HJR32025 RSTo eliminate the offices of Treasurer and Auditor, replacing their duties and responsibilities under a new Office of Comptroller. LeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HJR42025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to provide for the election of the West Virginia Superintendent of Free Schools in the General Election. LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR52025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to change the term of office of the members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years. LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR62025 RSRequire Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special SessionLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HJR72025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State SenatorsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HJR82025 RSAmending the Homestead Exemption of the ConstitutionLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HJR342025 RSTo reduce the business inventory tax2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HJR352025 RSConstitutional amendment to make the state superintendent of schools, a constitutional officer position, elected by the people4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR362025 RSAmendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority5thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HJR372025 RSInitiative, Referendum and Recall7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.20thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20182025 RSTo require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 317thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20192025 RSTo waive the one-time $10 fee for a Veterans license plate to any first-time applicants who have an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the United States Military8thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB20312025 RSRelating to blighted propertyLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20322025 RSRemoving the Office of County Surveyor from election ballotsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB20622025 RSRequiring all Municipal Elections to be held on West Virginia state and federal General Election dates.LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20752025 RSTo require all West Virginia public employee retirement agencies to provide an annual cost of living adjustment for all retirees who have been retired for over ten (10) yearsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB20772025 RSTo require voters to include either their West Virginia driver’s license number or any alternative identification information authorized by the West Virginia Secretary of State on their absentee ballot applicationsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20782025 RSRequiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seekingLeadPendingSubcommittee on Legal Services
HB20792025 RSTo amend the law regarding sewer systems.LeadPendingSubcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
HB20802025 RSProhibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administrationLeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB20812025 RSTo include all West Virginia correctional classifications in the Natural Resources Officer Pension System.LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB20822025 RSTo ban the unsolicited distribution of absentee applications by third parties and election officials. LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20832025 RSRequiring absentee ballots to be received by the time polls close on election day. LeadPendingSubcommittee on Legal Services
HB20842025 RSTo prohibit the charging of any fees to cash any government issued check. LeadPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB20892025 RSRelating generally to initiating a West Virginia legislative redistricting commission.LeadPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB20912025 RSReducing the term of office for Berkeley County Commisioners from six years to four yearsLeadPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB20942025 RSRequire Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special SessionLeadPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB20962025 RSProviding authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have have been parked at their residence for more than sixty daysLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20972025 RSRelating to Vehicular HomicideLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20982025 RSTo reduce the chances of election fraudLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB20992025 RSRelating generally to drug testing of state legislatorsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB21002025 RSRelating to the hiring requirements of West Virginia law enforcement employeesLeadPendingSubcommittee on Homeland Security
HB21012025 RSCreating a standing legislative oversight committee to approve all West Virginia Economic Development contracts. LeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB21122025 RSRelating to exemptions from excise taxes6thPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB21192025 RSEliminating requirement for write-in candidates to register with Secretary of State in order to qualify write-in candidate votes to be counted. LeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB21252025 RSRelating to defining a newborn safety device4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB21262025 RSSay No to Good Old Boy GovernanceLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.2ndSigned by Governor
HB21472025 RSRelating to federal involvement in electionsLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB21712025 RSChanging the local school board election from the Primary to the GeneralLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24242025 RSEliminate Governor’s Power for Shutdown4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24252025 RSRelating to Constitutional Carry 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24262025 RSRelating to illegal immigrants5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24272025 RSRelating to Capitol Carry 2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24282025 RSProtecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24292025 RSTo require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24312025 RSFourth Amendment Restoration Act4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statute8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24482025 RSProhibit the shutdown of churches or places of worship6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24492025 RSEnd open fields doctrine4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24502025 RSRelating to the Second Amendment Preservation Act4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB24612025 RSRelating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24622025 RSTo make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia 4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB24632025 RSTo make gold, silver, and crypto currency legal tender in WV4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24642025 RSTo create the State Bank of West Virginia4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB24652025 RSTo prohibit counties, towns and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists to represent them at the State level4thPendingSubcommittee on Local Governments
HB24662025 RSTo eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 184thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB24692025 RSRelating to “Rain Tax”4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB24702025 RSProviding that a hunting license is only required for public land5thPendingSubcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
HB24712025 RSEliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporations5thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25272025 RSTo create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees.4thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25292025 RSProhibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activity7thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25302025 RSTo allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country.7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25312025 RSIncreasing the Homestead Property Tax Exemption6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25322025 RSExempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUs4thPendingSubcommittee on Banking and Insurance
HB25332025 RSTo require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement.7thPendingSubcommittee on Human Services
HB25342025 RSCreating Persons with Disabilities Registry6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25352025 RSCreating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances3rdPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25362025 RSRequire full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties 6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25372025 RSTo make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25382025 RSTo exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension payments6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25392025 RSProvide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State Parks6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25402025 RSState to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time served10thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB25412025 RSProvisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia 5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB25422025 RSRequiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25442025 RSTo remove restrictions for supervising physicians for Nurse practitioners or physician assistants in West Virginia6thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB25782025 RSFamily Child Care Home Registration Requirements 4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB26072025 RSRelating to Eminent DomainLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26112025 RSRelating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local elections2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26732025 RSTo require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individual5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26912025 RSTo allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit 8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB27272025 RSRequire at least one person of the WVU Board of Governors and of the West Virginia State University with a background in agriculture or agricultural field7thPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27562025 RSRelating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person’s constitutional rights4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27582025 RSProhibiting geo-engineering10thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for Corruption6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB27822025 RSRelating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools2ndPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB27992025 RSProhibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace 11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers3rdSigned by Governor
HB28382025 RSTo mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB28672025 RSRelating to Small Estates9thSigned by Governor
HB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicide11thSigned by Governor
HB28732025 RSProhibiting certain foreign ownership of land 4thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29242025 RSTo eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West Virginia6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB29442025 RSProviding authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty daysLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29742025 RSTo nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West Virginia2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29772025 RSRepealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30042025 RSProhibiting entry by illegal aliens2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30182025 RSBanning state participation in Kyoto protocols and Paris Accord4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30192025 RSTo require parental notification of certain immunization-related items by public school districts any time school-related immunization notifications or letters are sent to parents8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB30212025 RSSupporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities6thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30272025 RSRequire all registered voters to produce a photo ID to vote in all public office elections6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30332025 RSStatute of Limitations on Contracts2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30372025 RSRequire all tax assessments be done on a periodic schedule5thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30422025 RSAward military veterans with a “Veterans” license plate8thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30432025 RSRelating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spot8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30542025 RSProhibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizes10thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30572025 RSLimit amount a county tax assessor can increase assessed value of antique or classic cars7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30632025 RSProvide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration9thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State 8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30762025 RSRelating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB30872025 RSProhibit the practice of white bagging2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31042025 RSAllow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31132025 RSIncreasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31142025 RSProhibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversaries8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31212025 RSRelating to the orphan roads and bridges program2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB31442025 RSWireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location6thBecame Law
HB31642025 RSRequiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee 7thSigned by Governor
HB31672025 RSTo require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor9thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31682025 RSAllow customers to make changes to their accounts by phone or mail.9thPending
HB31712025 RSRequiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants8thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31752025 RSProhibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributions11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31782025 RSAllow female inmates to work on state convict road crews.6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education4thSigned by Governor
HB32222025 RSTo require doctors that grant medical cannabis cards have a physical location withing the state of WV5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32272025 RSRequiring the Governor appoint a new member of the House of Delegates from the same political party from which the elected member vacating the seat was elected2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32382025 RSRelating to election integrity2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32622025 RSTo require than an individual serving on two or more boards or commissions to recuse themselves when decision-making involves both entities3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alien8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32982025 RSProhibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities10thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB32992025 RSTo require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33002025 RSRelating to a patient’s right to choose physician5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33012025 RSProhibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products8thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33052025 RSChanging the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33082025 RSRelating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need program2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33112025 RSExempt counties with certain population growth from the CON process 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33122025 RSIncreasing compensation for Sheriffs in every class. 3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33172025 RSAllow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMV2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33182025 RSTo require customer service training to all public-facing employees in all governmental agencies2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33202025 RSLimit the amount of spending for political campaigns to a set maximum.2ndPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33222025 RSPrevent gratuities being paid or provided to elected officials5thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33232025 RSTo expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit court10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33292025 RSRelating to dangerous crimes against children10thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33852025 RSRequiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations5thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB33902025 RSProvide a 15% pay raise for non-uniformed workers working within Dept of Corrections6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB33942025 RSCreating the school aid formula study commission2ndPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB33962025 RSEstablishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34032025 RSto eliminate sales tax on tax preparation services3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB34052025 RSAuthorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions4thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchase7thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34142025 RSTo automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act 7thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights4thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB34872025 RSProviding that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review 2ndPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources