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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Delegate S. Chris Anders

(R) Berkeley County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 476M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: August 22nd, 1971
  • Education: Hagerstown Community College
  • Public Service: Over the past 18 years, Delegate Anders has worked with the National Association of Gun Rights, Students for Life, Right to Work, Campaign for Liberty, Young Americans for Liberty, and is an instructor for the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership.
  • Occupation: Political Consultant
  • Spouse: Laura Anders
  • Children: Elizabeth Nicole Anders
  • Parents: Steve and Linda Anders
  • Religion: Christian
  • Town of Birth: Hagerstown, MD
  • Affiliations: Sons of the American Revolution

District: 97 (Berkeley & Jefferson Counties)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
2ndHJR32025 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
4thHJR212025 RSSuper-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill AmendmentPending Standing Committee on Finance
4thHJR312025 RSConstitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHJR342025 RSTo reduce the business inventory taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHJR372025 RSInitiative, Referendum and RecallPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHJR402025 RSTo modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.Pending Standing Committee on Education
8thHB20672025 RSWest Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification ActSigned by Governor
2ndHB21262025 RSSay No to Good Old Boy GovernancePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24242025 RSEliminate Governor’s Power for ShutdownPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24252025 RSRelating to Constitutional Carry Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24262025 RSRelating to illegal immigrantsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24272025 RSRelating to Capitol Carry Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24282025 RSProtecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective OrdersPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24292025 RSTo require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private propertyPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24302025 RSTo create state civil liability for pharmaceutical companies for vaccine injuries from the Covid 19 vaccinesPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24312025 RSFourth Amendment Restoration ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24482025 RSProhibit the shutdown of churches or places of worshipPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24492025 RSEnd open fields doctrinePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24502025 RSRelating to the Second Amendment Preservation ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB24612025 RSRelating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacientsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB24622025 RSTo make April 19th, Patriots Day in West Virginia Pending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB24632025 RSTo make gold, silver, and crypto currency legal tender in WVPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB24642025 RSTo create the State Bank of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB24652025 RSTo prohibit counties, towns and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists to represent them at the State levelPending Subcommittee on Local Governments
LeadHB24662025 RSTo eliminate the use of puberty blockers for any minor under the age of 18Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB24672025 RSTo eliminate the Personal Income tax in WVPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB24682025 RSTo abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position Pending Standing Committee on Government Organization
LeadHB24692025 RSRelating to “Rain Tax”Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
LeadHB24702025 RSProviding that a hunting license is only required for public landPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
LeadHB24712025 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
LeadHB24722025 RSEliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for all game animalsPending Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
2ndHB24782025 RSClarifying eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship.Pending Subcommittee on Educational Choice
3rdHB25172025 RSRelating to voluntary private school immunizationPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB25182025 RSEliminate state taxes on tobacco, vape, alcohol products, and gamblingPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB25252025 RSRelating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schoolsPending Standing Committee on Education
8thHB25292025 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
5thHB25322025 RSExempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUsPending Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
7thHB25382025 RSTo exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension paymentsPending Standing Committee on Finance
7thHB25392025 RSProvide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State ParksPending Standing Committee on Finance
6thHB25412025 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
2ndHB25442025 RSTo remove restrictions for supervising physicians for Nurse practitioners or physician assistants in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB25502025 RSModifying the process by which a Defendant is entitled to a trial by jury in municipal courtPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
5thHB25622025 RSRemove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devicesPending Subcommittee on Revenue
3rdHB25642025 RSRelating generally to the Business and Public Area Liability Protection ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
4thHB25652025 RSMunicipalities may not assess a user fee when employee was not present in the municipality in the performance of his or her jobPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB25772025 RSReducing the amount of time someone can receive unemploymentPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB25782025 RSFamily Child Care Home Registration Requirements Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB25902025 RSExempting law-enforcement officers from payment of income and personal property taxesPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB25912025 RSDefend the Guard ActPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB25922025 RSRight to keep and bear armsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB25932025 RSRelating to the limitations on the financial relationships with foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB25942025 RSRelating to the hunting of coyotesPending Standing Committee on Government Organization
2ndHB25992025 RSAbolishing the Personal Income TaxPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB26002025 RSExempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxesPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB26012025 RSExempting motor vehicles from personal property taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB26112025 RSRelating to allowing localities contiguous to the border of West Virginia to join the state via local electionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB26732025 RSTo require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individualPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB26912025 RSTo allow teachers and school employees to carry a firearm with a concealed carry permit Pending Standing Committee on Education
2ndHB27122025 RSRemoving abortion exemptions for rape and incestPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB27132025 RSRelating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power ProjectsPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB27142025 RSEstablish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.Pending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB27922025 RSExempting social security benefits from personal income taxPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB27932025 RSRelating to regulating billboards displaying messages about the availability of abortions in states bordering West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB27942025 RSLife at Conception Act of 2025Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9thHB27992025 RSProhibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB28342025 RSRequiring moment of silence at beginning of each school dayPending Standing Committee on Education
LeadHB29382025 RSMaking ivermectin available over the counter in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
5thHB29512025 RSRelating to sales and service tax exemption for small arms and small arms accessoriesPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB29542025 RSRequiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public HealthPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB29742025 RSTo nullify any ATF powers by the federal government to regulate intrastate firearm sales in West VirginiaPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB29942025 RSPublic Electrical Savings ActPending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
2ndHB29952025 RSFueling Modern LifePending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
3rdHB30552025 RSTo require Public Service Commission to hear requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and issue a recommendation to legislaturePending Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works
7thHB30742025 RSChange Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB30752025 RSTo end double taxation on rental properties Pending Standing Committee on Finance
LeadHB30762025 RSRelating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB31712025 RSRequiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grantsPending Subcommittee on Government Administration
2ndHB31722025 RSRefer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecutionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32022025 RSRecall of county commission or county board of education positionsPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
3rdHB32042025 RS Verification of voter’s physical address by Secretary of StatePending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32052025 RSUniform Public Expression ProtectionPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
LeadHB32382025 RSRelating to election integrityPending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB32982025 RSProhibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universitiesPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB33012025 RSProhibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical productsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
LeadHB33082025 RSRelating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need programPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
3rdHB33282025 RSRequire hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicatePending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB33842025 RSTo prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.Pending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources
2ndHB34032025 RSto eliminate sales tax on tax preparation servicesPending Standing Committee on Finance
2ndHB34362025 RSGenetic Privacy Act Pending Standing Committee on the Judiciary
2ndHB34372025 RSTo Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy RightsPending Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources