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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate Roy Cooper

(R) Summers County

Contact Information

Email:
roy.cooper
@wvhouse.gov
Capitol Phone:
304-340-3119

Capitol Office:
Room 203E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: March 5th, 1945
  • Education: B.S., Education, Concord College; A.S., Business Management, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Occupation: Farmer, Retired U.S. Navy & Retired Public School Teacher
  • Spouse: Marilyn Holdren Cooper
  • Children: Pamela and Christopher
  • Parents: Thomas J. and Madeline Cooper
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Town of Birth: Warford, WV
  • Affiliations: Member, Fairview Baptist Church, West Virginia Farm Bureau; Summers County Retired Teacher Association; National Rifle Association; American Federation of Teachers (Retired)

District: 40 (Monroe & Summers Counties)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
HJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.6thPendingStanding 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 Military3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB20652025 RSTo allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.2ndPending
HB21212025 RSDeceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses2ndSigned by Governor
HB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse10thSigned by Governor
HB21652025 RSAllowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spaces5thSigned by Governor
HB23452025 RSRequiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certificationLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB23462025 RSRelating to PawnbrokersLeadPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23732025 RSRelating to creating the Equipment Right to Repair ActLeadPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB23742025 RSExempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipmentLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority10thSigned by Governor
HB23992025 RSRelating to the taxation of managed timber6thSigned by Governor
HB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days7thPending
HB25092025 RSRelating to increasing the services the sheriff may charge 4thPendingSubcommittee on Revenue
HB25122025 RSCreating three separate job titles for school bus operators3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25192025 RSRaising salaries for school service personnel6thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25202025 RSChanging the recommended guidelines for full-day and half-day cooks to the minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 meals3rdPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB25212025 RSTo provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per year6thPendingSubcommittee on Investments
HB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement System6thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26102025 RSTuition and fee exemptions for service-connected Disabled Veterans and their dependentsLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement date7thPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB26382025 RSRelating to child custodyLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26392025 RSProhibit use of calculators in grades K through 6LeadPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB26402025 RSChanging the age requirement for State TroopersLeadPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB26572025 RSAllow county school boards provide school on Saturday for students with failing gradesLeadPendingStanding 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 field3rdPendingSubcommittee on Higher Education
HB28642025 RSCreating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services6thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB28672025 RSRelating to Small Estates6thSigned by Governor
HB28762025 RSIncrease the number of Natural Resources Commission members4thREJ
HB29232025 RSTo place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB29502025 RSRelating to real estate transfersLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB29702025 RSRelating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot6thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB29992025 RSProhibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstances8thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB30012025 RSRelating to county parks and recreation commission3rdPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30132025 RSRelating to open captioning for motion pictures6thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB30222025 RSCreate license plate for autism awareness8thPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB30232025 RSRequiring each county school board to employ at least one full time school nurse8thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB31372025 RSRelating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state8thPendingSubcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing
HB31512025 RSThe Closed Captioning Act7thPendingStanding Committee on Health and Human Resources
HB31912025 RSMandating 25 foot perimeter around law enforcement officers while performing duties by public who are videoing interaction 11thPendingStanding Committee on the Judiciary
HB32072025 RSProhibition of geoengineering2ndPendingStanding Committee on Energy and Public Works
HB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.6thSigned by Governor
HB32212025 RSBurial Equity Act2ndPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB32782025 RSAllow adjustment of retirement benefit following death of beneficiary for survivor benefitLeadPendingStanding Committee on Finance
HB33022025 RSRelating to state contracts regarding homeless2ndPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB33322025 RSTo allow certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction8thPendingSubcommittee on Government Administration
HB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchase6thPendingStanding Committee on Government Organization
HB34142025 RSTo automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.4thPendingStanding Committee on Education
HB34202025 RSAuthority to establish voluntary firefighter service fee and fund.3rdPendingStanding Committee on Finance