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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Rick Hillenbrand

(R) Hampshire County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 218E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Education: (Ocean) Engineer - Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.E. (Naval Architecture) - SUNY Maritime College
  • Public Service: Retired US Navy Engineering Duty Officer (1978-1999)
  • Occupation: Retired Naval Engineer / Program Manager
  • Spouse: Barbie
  • Children: together: Chris & Karl Hillenbrand, Matt & Wesley Bogar and 7 grandchildren
  • Parents: the late Fred & Lucille Hillenbrand
  • Religion: Episcopal
  • Town of Birth: Staten Island, NY
  • Affiliations: Boy Scouts of America (past National Capital Area Council Commissioner and member of several Boards of Directors), American Society of Naval Engineers (life member), Bluffs on the Potomac Property Owners Association (Board of Directors), Refresh Restart Romney (Board of Directors), St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Trustee, Vestry), Military Officers Association of America, National Rifle Association

District: 88 (Hampshire & Mineral Counties)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
13thHJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
11thHB20652025 RSTo allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.Pending
3rdHB20672025 RSWest Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification ActSigned by Governor
2ndHB20772025 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
2ndHB20782025 RSRequiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seekingPending Subcommittee on Legal Services
2ndHB20792025 RSTo amend the law regarding sewer systems.Pending Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
2ndHB20802025 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
2ndHB20832025 RSRequiring absentee ballots to be received by the time polls close on election day. Pending Subcommittee on Legal Services
LeadHB20872025 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 classroomPending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB20882025 RSProhibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and eventsPending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB20922025 RSRequire counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchasesPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
LeadHB21122025 RSRelating to exemptions from excise taxesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
9thHB21172025 RSRelating to when Mail In Ballots are Due Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
5thHB21212025 RSDeceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed SpousesSigned by Governor
9thHB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuseSigned by Governor
LeadHB21252025 RSRelating to defining a newborn safety devicePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB21812025 RSRelating to county or city sewer projects for privately owned sewers that are newly installedPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB21862025 RSRelating to requiring local governments to provide matching funds for grants from the Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program Pending Subcommittee on Local Governments
2ndHB21882025 RSAllow mini-distillers to remit only their tax liabilityPending Subcommittee on Revenue
2ndHB21902025 RSIncluding Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”Pending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB21912025 RSAllowing counties to enter into trade-in transactionsPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
9thHB23822025 RSCamping ban on certain public property. Pending Committee on Rules
LeadHB23962025 RSRemoving bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matterPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authoritySigned by Governor
LeadHB23982025 RSConvention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention forPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB23992025 RSRelating to the taxation of managed timberSigned by Governor
LeadHB24002025 RSProhibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerkPending
6thHB24322025 RSIncluding certain Federal Law enforcement agencies in federal officers' peace-keeping authority statutePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB24892025 RSProviding for election reform and protectionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more daysPending
2ndHB25062025 RSRelating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veteransPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB25112025 RSRelating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking placesSigned by Governor
6thHB25262025 RSRequiring usage of restrooms in public schools be based upon biological sexPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB25292025 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
2ndHB25302025 RSTo allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country.Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB25402025 RSState to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time servedPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB25412025 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
6thHB25742025 RSRelating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher educationPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB26082025 RSRequiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election yearPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB26092025 RSLimiting teen access to inappropriate material. Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
7thHB26702025 RSTo double the homestead tax exemptionPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB26712025 RSCreating an income tax deduction for gym membershipsPending Standing Committee on Finance
3rdHB26812025 RSRequire all students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flagPending Subcommittee on Public Education
LeadHB26832025 RSTo prohibit rank choice votingPending
7thHB27042025 RSRevising the reimbursement and transportation process for post mental health involuntary commitmentPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
6thHB27192025 RSCampaign finance and reportingRejected
2ndHB27362025 RSRelating generally to Underground Facilities Damage preventionPending
4thHB27532025 RSEstablish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyistsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB27542025 RSBanning Foreign backed spending on State Ballot IssuesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB27572025 RSRelating to the Anti-Terrorism ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB27592025 RSIncreasing penalties for CorruptionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB27772025 RSRelating to removing requirements to submit certain evidence on behalf of home-schooled children Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB27822025 RSRelating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schoolsPending Subcommittee on Higher Education
3rdHB28002025 RSRequiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling ratesPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
11thHB28012025 RSRelating to government procurement of electric vehiclesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
4thHB28082025 RSTo ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rightsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB28182025 RSRequiring county economic development committee members be state residents.Pending Subcommittee on Local Governments
4thHB28352025 RSRelating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment ClearinghousePending Subcommittee on Economic Development
2ndHB28562025 RSProviding for conservation easements to allow for broadband through easements either directly or under a conservation plan Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
7thHB28642025 RSCreating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and servicesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
7thHB28692025 RSClarify the Meaning of Residence for the Purpose of BailPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB28702025 RSCorrecting the Issue of Fleeing DUIPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB28712025 RSRelating to the crime of negligent homicideSigned by Governor
7thHB28852025 RSAllow the use of unused employee sick time in retirement calculationPending Subcommittee on Investments
5thHB28942025 RSProhibiting human trafficking of illegal aliensPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB29242025 RSTo eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB29512025 RSRelating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessoriesPending Standing Committee on Finance
5thHB29612025 RSTo amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real propertySigned by Governor
6thHB30112025 RSProhibit future wind power projectsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB30292025 RSTo create an education internet-based reporting portal for Homeschool parents and Boards of Education. Pending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB30452025 RSFarmer Protection ActPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB30712025 RSRequire all workplaces to keep Naloxone available in first aid kits and train employees in the use of NaloxonePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
9thHB30722025 RSCreating Super two highways in West VirginiaPending
5thHB30912025 RSTo revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State GuardPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
11thHB31032025 RSEncouraging retired persons to move into West Virginia Pending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHB31132025 RSIncreasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvassPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB31142025 RSProhibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign AdversariesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
6thHB31152025 RSRelating to expungement of criminal records Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB31162025 RSRelating to incestPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB31412025 RSPrivate or government, to pay an additional fee during eminent domain proceedings Pending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB31482025 RSFirefighter Pilot ProgramPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB31492025 RSProviding statutory authority for one-time grants to American Legion posts in the state of West VirginiaPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
7thHB31682025 RSAllow customers to make changes to their accounts by phone or mail.Pending
5thHB31752025 RSProhibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB32212025 RSBurial Equity ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
11thHB32912025 RSEstablish fines for any company or organization that knowingly hires an illegal alienPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
10thHB32952025 RSTroop- to-TeachersPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB34222025 RSRelating to requiring the State Board of Education to design, test, and deploy an internet-based reporting system to be known as the School Choice PortalPending Standing Committee on Finance