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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)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
LeadHJR12025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to create nine seperate districts for the members of the West Virginia Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHJR22025 RSInitiative, Referendum, and RecallPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHJR32025 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
LeadHJR42025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to provide for the election of the West Virginia Superintendent of Free Schools in the General Election. Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHJR52025 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. Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHJR62025 RSRequire Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special SessionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHJR72025 RSTo amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State SenatorsPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHJR82025 RSAmending the Homestead Exemption of the ConstitutionPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHJR342025 RSTo reduce the business inventory taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHJR352025 RSConstitutional amendment to make the state superintendent of schools, a constitutional officer position, elected by the peoplePending Standing Committee on Education
5thHJR362025 RSAmendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authorityPending Standing Committee on Education
7thHJR372025 RSInitiative, Referendum and RecallPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
20thHJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB20182025 RSTo require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31Pending Standing Committee on Education
8thHB20192025 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 MilitaryPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB20312025 RSRelating to blighted propertyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20322025 RSRemoving the Office of County Surveyor from election ballotsPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
LeadHB20622025 RSRequiring all Municipal Elections to be held on West Virginia state and federal General Election dates.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20752025 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) yearsPending Subcommittee on Investments
LeadHB20772025 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 applicationsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20782025 RSRequiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seekingPending Subcommittee on Legal Services
LeadHB20792025 RSTo amend the law regarding sewer systems.Pending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
LeadHB20802025 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 administrationPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB20812025 RSTo include all West Virginia correctional classifications in the Natural Resources Officer Pension System.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB20822025 RSTo ban the unsolicited distribution of absentee applications by third parties and election officials. Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20832025 RSRequiring absentee ballots to be received by the time polls close on election day. Pending Subcommittee on Legal Services
LeadHB20842025 RSTo prohibit the charging of any fees to cash any government issued check. Pending Subcommittee on Investments
LeadHB20892025 RSRelating generally to initiating a West Virginia legislative redistricting commission.Pending Subcommittee on Local Governments
LeadHB20912025 RSReducing the term of office for Berkeley County Commisioners from six years to four yearsPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
LeadHB20942025 RSRequire Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special SessionPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
LeadHB20962025 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 daysPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20972025 RSRelating to Vehicular HomicidePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20982025 RSTo reduce the chances of election fraudPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB20992025 RSRelating generally to drug testing of state legislatorsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB21002025 RSRelating to the hiring requirements of West Virginia law enforcement employeesPending Subcommittee on Homeland Security
LeadHB21012025 RSCreating a standing legislative oversight committee to approve all West Virginia Economic Development contracts. Pending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB21122025 RSRelating to exemptions from excise taxesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
LeadHB21192025 RSEliminating requirement for write-in candidates to register with Secretary of State in order to qualify write-in candidate votes to be counted. Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB21252025 RSRelating to defining a newborn safety devicePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB21262025 RSSay No to Good Old Boy GovernancePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB21292025 RSCreating the Parents Bill of Rights.Signed by Governor
LeadHB21472025 RSRelating to federal involvement in electionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB21712025 RSChanging the local school board election from the Primary to the GeneralPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24242025 RSEliminate Governor’s Power for ShutdownPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24252025 RSRelating to Constitutional Carry Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB24262025 RSRelating to illegal immigrantsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB24272025 RSRelating to Capitol Carry Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24282025 RSProtecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective OrdersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24292025 RSTo require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private propertyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24312025 RSFourth Amendment Restoration ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statutePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB24482025 RSProhibit the shutdown of churches or places of worshipPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24492025 RSEnd open fields doctrinePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB24502025 RSRelating to the Second Amendment Preservation ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB24612025 RSRelating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacientsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
4thHB24622025 RSTo make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia Pending Standing Committee on Education
4thHB24632025 RSTo make gold, silver, and crypto currency legal tender in WVPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB24642025 RSTo create the State Bank of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB24652025 RSTo prohibit counties, towns and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists to represent them at the State levelPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
4thHB24662025 RSTo eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 18Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
4thHB24692025 RSRelating to “Rain Tax”Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
5thHB24702025 RSProviding that a hunting license is only required for public landPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
5thHB24712025 RSEliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporationsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
4thHB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schoolsPending Standing Committee on Education
4thHB25272025 RSTo create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees.Pending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB25292025 RSProhibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activityPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
7thHB25302025 RSTo allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB25312025 RSIncreasing the Homestead Property Tax ExemptionPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB25322025 RSExempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUsPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
7thHB25332025 RSTo require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement.Pending Subcommittee on Human Services
6thHB25342025 RSCreating Persons with Disabilities RegistryPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB25352025 RSCreating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substancesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB25362025 RSRequire full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB25372025 RSTo make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal servicePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB25382025 RSTo exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension paymentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB25392025 RSProvide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State ParksPending Standing Committee on Finance
10thHB25402025 RSState to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time servedPending Standing Committee on Finance
5thHB25412025 RSProvisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB25422025 RSRequiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
6thHB25442025 RSTo remove restrictions for supervising physicians for Nurse practitioners or physician assistants in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
4thHB25782025 RSFamily Child Care Home Registration Requirements Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB26072025 RSRelating to Eminent DomainPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB26112025 RSRelating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local electionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB26732025 RSTo require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individualPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB26912025 RSTo allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit Pending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB27272025 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 fieldPending Subcommittee on Higher Education
4thHB27562025 RSRelating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person’s constitutional rightsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB27582025 RSProhibiting geo-engineeringPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
6thHB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for CorruptionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB27822025 RSRelating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schoolsPending Subcommittee on Higher Education
11thHB27992025 RSProhibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB28022025 RSRelating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officersSigned by Governor
2ndHB28382025 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
9thHB28672025 RSRelating to Small EstatesSigned by Governor
11thHB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicideSigned by Governor
4thHB28732025 RSProhibiting certain foreign ownership of land Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB29242025 RSTo eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB29442025 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 daysPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB29742025 RSTo nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB29772025 RSRepealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WVPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB30042025 RSProhibiting entry by illegal aliensPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB30182025 RSBanning state participation in Kyoto protocols and Paris AccordPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
8thHB30192025 RSTo require parental notification of certain immunization-related items by public school districts any time school-related immunization notifications or letters are sent to parentsPending Standing Committee on Education
6thHB30212025 RSSupporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical UtilitiesPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
6thHB30272025 RSRequire all registered voters to produce a photo ID to vote in all public office electionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB30332025 RSStatute of Limitations on ContractsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB30372025 RSRequire all tax assessments be done on a periodic schedulePending Standing Committee on Finance
8thHB30422025 RSAward military veterans with a “Veterans” license platePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
8thHB30432025 RSRelating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spotPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB30542025 RSProhibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
7thHB30572025 RSLimit amount a county tax assessor can increase assessed value of antique or classic carsPending Standing Committee on Finance
9thHB30632025 RSProvide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registrationPending Standing Committee on Finance
8thHB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB30762025 RSRelating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB30872025 RSProhibit the practice of white baggingPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB31042025 RSAllow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorneyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB31132025 RSIncreasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvassPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB31142025 RSProhibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign AdversariesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB31212025 RSRelating to the orphan roads and bridges programPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
6thHB31442025 RSWireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-locationBecame Law
7thHB31642025 RSRequiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee Signed by Governor
9thHB31672025 RSTo require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minorPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB31682025 RSAllow customers to make changes to their accounts by phone or mail.Pending
8thHB31712025 RSRequiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grantsPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
8thHB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecutionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
11thHB31752025 RSProhibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB31782025 RSAllow female inmates to work on state convict road crews.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB31922025 RSTo repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher educationSigned by Governor
5thHB32222025 RSTo require doctors that grant medical cannabis cards have a physical location withing the state of WVPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32272025 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 electedPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32382025 RSRelating to election integrityPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB32622025 RSTo require than an individual serving on two or more boards or commissions to recuse themselves when decision-making involves both entitiesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
8thHB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alienPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB32982025 RSProhibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universitiesPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
5thHB32992025 RSTo require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United StatesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB33002025 RSRelating to a patient’s right to choose physicianPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
8thHB33012025 RSProhibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical productsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB33052025 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
2ndHB33082025 RSRelating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need programPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB33112025 RSExempt counties with certain population growth from the CON process Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB33122025 RSIncreasing compensation for Sheriffs in every class. Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB33172025 RSAllow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMVPending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB33182025 RSTo require customer service training to all public-facing employees in all governmental agenciesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB33202025 RSLimit the amount of spending for political campaigns to a set maximum.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB33222025 RSPrevent gratuities being paid or provided to elected officialsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB33232025 RSTo expand the Law-Enforcement-Assisted Diversion program to include felonies in circuit courtPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB33292025 RSRelating to dangerous crimes against childrenPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB33852025 RSRequiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relationsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
6thHB33902025 RSProvide a 15% pay raise for non-uniformed workers working within Dept of CorrectionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB33942025 RSCreating the school aid formula study commissionPending Standing Committee on Education
6thHB33962025 RSEstablishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health servicesPending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB34032025 RSto eliminate sales tax on tax preparation servicesPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB34052025 RSAuthorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictionsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
7thHB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchasePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
3rdHB34142025 RSTo automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.Pending Standing Committee on Education
7thHB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy RightsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB34872025 RSProviding that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources