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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Senator Brian Helton

(R) Fayette County

Contact Information

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

Biography

  • Date of Birth: July 27th, 1970
  • Education: Business Administration B.S.
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Spouse: Emily
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Town of Birth: Beckley, WV

District: 9 (Fayette, Raleigh, & Wyoming Counties)

Bill Session Title Sponsor Status Committee
SJR22025 RSIncorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment11thPendingJUD
SJR42025 RSProtection of Right to Bear Arms Amendment5thPendingJUD
SJR62025 RSLegislative Authority to Reduce or Eliminate Ad Valorem Taxes while Mandating Equal or Greater Revenue Replacement for Impacted Communities Amendment4thPendingFIN
SJR82025 RSCitizenship Requirement to Vote in WV Elections Amendment13thPendingJUD
SB82025 RSProviding additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender3rdSigned
SB172025 RSFetal Heartbeat Act4thPendingHHR
SB412025 RSApproving overtime pay for teachers4thPendingEDU
SB692025 RSRequiring parental notification of minors being prescribed contraceptives3rdPendingHHR
SB722025 RSRequiring parental notification of school-based dispensaries of contraceptives to minors3rdPendingHHR
SB772025 RSProviding all coal severance tax be provided to county that produced coal2ndPendingEIM
SB852025 RSProhibiting use or sale of abortifacients6thPendingHHR
SB892025 RSCreating alternative high-risk population public charter schools2ndPendingFIN
SB902025 RSProviding greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools2ndPendingEDU
SB942025 RSRequiring course in public schools on human development3rdPendingEDU
SB972025 RSWV Chemical Abortion Prohibition Act5thPendingHHR
SB1052025 RSUpdating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs7thPendingFIN
SB1342025 RSProhibiting camping in public places2ndPendingJUD
SB1362025 RSIncreasing penalties and parole eligibility requirements for homicide2ndPendingJUD
SB1542025 RSProhibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools3rdSigned
SB1722025 RSPermitting retired teachers to substitute up to 180 days without penalty of losing retirement2ndPendingPEN
SB2042025 RSRelating to opioid treatment programs2ndPendingHHR
SB2552025 RSAllowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities3rdPendingEDU
SB2602025 RSClarifying residency requirements for voter registration4thPendingJUD
SB2612025 RSReorganizing School Building Authority as School Maintenance Authority3rdPendingEDU
SB2642025 RSAllowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty3rdPendingFIN
SB4242025 RSRestoring Sanity Act2ndPendingEDU
SB4322025 RSRequiring county boards of education adopt policies limiting use of personal cell phones and other electronic communication devices 3rdPendingEDU
SB4342025 RSRequiring WV Board of Education to implement wearable panic alert system in public schools4thPendingFIN
SB4402025 RSRequiring each judicial candidate to file as partisan candidate LeadPendingJUD
SB4442025 RSEstablishing 3-year mandatory prison sentence for person convicted of illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugs2ndPendingJUD
SB4452025 RSPermitting state legislators to carry concealed handguns while on Capitol grounds 3rdPendingJUD
SB4472025 RSCreating Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act3rdPendingHHR
SB4592025 RSRequiring county planning commission members be state residents2ndSigned
SB4642025 RSCreating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor5thSigned
SB4702025 RSCreating WV Athletic Freedom Act3rdPendingEDU
SB4812025 RSAllowing off-duty law-enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at public schools and public school events8thPendingJUD
SB5032025 RSAllowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commissionLeadPending
SB5042025 RSProhibiting camping in public placesLeadPendingJUD
SB5062025 RSRelating to enhanced pay for certain teachers13thPendingRUL
SB5072025 RSProhibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors6thPendingJUD
SB5152025 RSRelating to involuntary hospitalization for substance use disorderLeadPendingSUD
SB5312025 RSRelating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials6thVETO
SB5342025 RSClarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs4thPendingGOV
SB5352025 RSRaleigh County Economic Opportunity Development District LeadPendingECD
SB5362025 RSRelating to county economic opportunity development districts 4thPendingECD
SB5372025 RSEstablishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support ProgramLeadSigned
SB5382025 RSAllowing certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auctionLeadSigned
SB5392025 RSRemoving certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minorLeadPendingJUD
SB5402025 RSRelating to annexation by minor boundary adjustmentLeadPendingJUD
SB5412025 RSSentencing guidelines for fentanylLeadPendingJUD
SB5472025 RSCreating Charter Schools Startup Fund2ndPendingFIN
SB5642025 RSProhibiting voters not affiliated with major political party from voting ballot of political party in primary election3rdPendingJUD
SB5662025 RSProviding certified law-enforcement officers tuition-free education up to highest tuition rate for public higher education in WV8thPendingFIN
SB5742025 RSProhibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion policiesLeadPendingJUD
SB5792025 RSRelating to Home Rule ReformLeadPendingJUD
SB5802025 RSIncreasing penalty for felony distribution of controlled substance classified in Schedule I or IILeadPendingSUD
SB5832025 RSEstablishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within stateLeadPendingECD
SB5842025 RSLauren's Law increasing penalty for delivery of certain controlled substancesLeadPendingSUD
SB5852025 RSRelating to Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act3rdPendingFIN
SB5922025 RSRelating generally to aboveground storage tanks2ndPending
SB5952025 RSCreating Mountain Bike Responsibility Act4thPendingJUD
SB6142025 RSAuthorizing over-the-counter sale of Ivermectin7thPendingJUD
SB6172025 RSDiscouraging gang activity7thSigned
SB6272025 RSRemoving prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parks3rdSigned
SB6282025 RSRelating to non-opioid medicationLeadPendingSUD
SB6292025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employeesLeadPendingHHR
SB6322025 RSRelating to surprise billing of out-of-network ambulance services2ndPendingFIN
SB6332025 RSProtecting Kids from Porn Act7thPendingJUD
SB6592025 RSCreating Parents' Bill of Rights5thPendingJUD
SB6642025 RSEstablishing First Amendment Preservation Act5thPendingJUD
SB6782025 RSEstablishing Coal Based Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act2ndPendingFIN
SB7072025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth-to-Three contracted therapists and employeesLeadPendingFIN
SB7172025 RSProhibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providersLeadPendingBNK
SB7222025 RSCreating WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act7thVETO
SB7232025 RSRelating to clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorderLeadPendingHHR
SB7262025 RSRelating to medication-assisted treatment programsLeadPendingHHR
SB7392025 RSRelating to recovery residencesLeadPendingHHR
SB7402025 RSEstablishing Stop Squatters Act8thPendingJUD
SB7432025 RSAdjusting percentage of tax retained by clerk of county commission for certain purposes3rdPendingFIN
SB7482025 RSCreating Safer Communities ActLeadPending
SB7492025 RSRelating generally to public charter schools2ndPendingEDU
SB7552025 RSEstablishing WV Secondary School Athletic Trainer and Career Technical Education Program Act6thPendingFIN
SB7612025 RSCreating Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act3rdPendingFIN
SB7622025 RSCreating Support for Neglected Schools Act2ndPendingEDU
SB7632025 RSCreating Public Electrical Savings Act3rdPendingRUL
SB7642025 RSCreating Community School Parent Choice Act3rdPendingEDU
SB8042025 RSRelating to WV Secondary School Activities Commission Reform Act11thPendingEDU
SB8102025 RSClarifying requirements for administration of anesthesia and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nurses10thSigned
SB8202025 RSWhistleblower Protection Fund ActLeadPendingGOV
SB8212025 RSRequiring child protective services workers to wear body-worn cameras2ndPendingFIN
SB8412025 RSProhibiting state entities from promoting or engaging in any activity related to sexual orientation or gender transitioning8thPendingJUD
SB8492025 RSProviding enhanced pay for State Police3rdPendingFIN
SB8502025 RSCreating Protecting Shareholders Act2ndPendingRUL
SB8512025 RSCreating Child Protection Investigations Reform Act3rdPendingJUD
SB8532025 RSClarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditor6thPendingGOV
SB8542025 RSCreating Academic Quality in Public Education Act 4thPendingEDU
SB8552025 RSRelating to incentive program to promote beverage container recycling2ndPendingGOV
SB8572025 RSEstablishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within stateLeadPendingECD
SB8672025 RSProhibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirementsLeadPendingHHR
SB8912025 RSCreating State Central Legal Advertising websiteLeadPendingFIN
SB9022025 RSSecuring WV baseload coal generation and ratepayer protectionLeadPendingEIM
SB9292025 RSRestoring Private Schools Act of 20255thPendingEDU
SB9332025 RSCreating Small Business Protection Act3rdPendingFIN
SB9392025 RSRelating to testing for substance use disorderLeadPending
SB9402025 RSRelating to Water Pollution Control Act6thPASS
SB9412025 RSClarifying authority regarding dams designed by US Conservation Service7thSigned
SB9422025 RSModifying requirements for diesel-powered equipment in mines7thSigned
SB9442025 RSCreating WV Child First Advisory Committee9thPendingFIN