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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)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
6thHJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB20192025 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
2ndHB20652025 RSTo allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.Pending
2ndHB21212025 RSDeceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed SpousesSigned by Governor
10thHB21232025 RSModifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuseSigned by Governor
5thHB21652025 RSAllowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spacesSigned by Governor
LeadHB23452025 RSRequiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certificationPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB23462025 RSRelating to PawnbrokersPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
LeadHB23732025 RSRelating to creating the Equipment Right to Repair ActPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
LeadHB23742025 RSExempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipmentPending Standing Committee on Finance
10thHB23972025 RSPrevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authoritySigned by Governor
6thHB23992025 RSRelating to the taxation of managed timberSigned by Governor
7thHB25022025 RSEstablishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more daysPending
4thHB25092025 RSRelating to increasing the services the sheriff may charge Pending Subcommittee on Revenue
3rdHB25122025 RSCreating three separate job titles for school bus operatorsPending Standing Committee on Education
6thHB25192025 RSRaising salaries for school service personnelPending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB25202025 RSChanging the recommended guidelines for full-day and half-day cooks to the minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 mealsPending Standing Committee on Education
6thHB25212025 RSTo provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per yearPending Subcommittee on Investments
6thHB25222025 RSModifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement SystemPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB26102025 RSTuition and fee exemptions for service-connected Disabled Veterans and their dependentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB26142025 RSTo allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement datePending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB26382025 RSRelating to child custodyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB26392025 RSProhibit use of calculators in grades K through 6Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB26402025 RSChanging the age requirement for State TroopersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB26572025 RSAllow county school boards provide school on Saturday for students with failing gradesPending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB27272025 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
6thHB28642025 RSCreating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and servicesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
6thHB28672025 RSRelating to Small EstatesSigned by Governor
4thHB28762025 RSIncrease the number of Natural Resources Commission membersRejected
2ndHB29232025 RSTo place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways.Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB29502025 RSRelating to real estate transfersPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB29702025 RSRelating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballotPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
8thHB29992025 RSProhibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstancesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB30012025 RSRelating to county parks and recreation commissionPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
6thHB30132025 RSRelating to open captioning for motion picturesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
8thHB30222025 RSCreate license plate for autism awarenessPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
8thHB30232025 RSRequiring each county school board to employ at least one full time school nursePending Standing Committee on Education
8thHB31372025 RSRelating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the statePending Subcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing
7thHB31512025 RSThe Closed Captioning ActPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
11thHB31912025 RSMandating 25 foot perimeter around law enforcement officers while performing duties by public who are videoing interaction Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32072025 RSProhibition of geoengineeringPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
6thHB32092025 RSTo provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.Signed by Governor
2ndHB32212025 RSBurial Equity ActPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB32782025 RSAllow adjustment of retirement benefit following death of beneficiary for survivor benefitPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB33022025 RSRelating to state contracts regarding homelessPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
8thHB33322025 RSTo allow certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auctionPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
6thHB34092025 RSChanging the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchasePending Standing Committee on Government Organization
4thHB34142025 RSTo automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.Pending Standing Committee on Education
3rdHB34202025 RSAuthority to establish voluntary firefighter service fee and fund.Pending Standing Committee on Finance