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West Virginia Legislature

1st Session of the 87th Legislature

Senator Joey Garcia (Assistant Minority Leader)

(D) Marion County

Contact Information

Capitol Office:
Room 417M, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

Biography

  • Date of Birth: January 30th, 1983
  • Education: J.D., West Virginia University College of Law, 2009; B.A. History, West Virginia University, 2005; Fairmont Senior High School, 2001
  • Public Service: Deputy General Counsel and Legislative Director for Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, 2012-2017; Senior Counsel for Legislation and Policy for Governor Jim Justice, 2017
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Spouse: Heather Hoelscher
  • Parents: David and Kelly Garcia
  • Religion: United Methodist
  • Town of Birth: Marietta, OH
  • Affiliations: Marion County Chamber of Commerce; Fairmont Marion County Regional Airport Authority; West Virginia Association for Justice; Fairmont Lions Club

District: 13 (Marion & Monongalia Counties)

Sponsor Bill Session Title Status
3rdSB62025 RSExempting life insurance cash value from Medicaid eligibility calculationsPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
2ndSJR92025 RSConstitutional Officer Term Limit AmendmentPending Senate Judiciary Committee
2ndSJR102025 RSState Senate and House of Delegates Term Limits AmendmentPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSJR122025 RSRight of Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety AmendmentPending Senate Judiciary Committee
3rdSB282025 RSRequiring insurance coverage of certain genetic testing without cost sharingPending Senate Finance Committee
5thSB832025 RSAllowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective recordsPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
4thSB1392025 RSRelating to filling of vacancies in LegislaturePending Senate Judiciary Committee
3rdSB1552025 RSEstablishing Summer Feeding for All ProgramPending Senate Finance Committee
4thSB2392025 RSSecond Look Sentencing Act Pending Senate Judiciary Committee
3rdSB2452025 RSHunger-Free Campus ActPending Senate Education Committee
5thSB2922025 RSAllowing doula services be covered by Medicaid and PEIAPending Senate Finance Committee
5thSB4672025 RSSetting forth requirements for foster child clothing allowancesPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
5thSB4722025 RSRequiring transparency from Department of Human ServicesPending Senate Judiciary Committee
2ndSB5142025 RSRequiring full text of proposed Constitutional amendments be included on official ballotsPending Senate Judiciary Committee
2ndSB5322025 RSMaking ad valorem taxes on property payable only to county in which property is locatedPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB5532025 RSRelating to offense of driving above speed limit on controlled access highway or interstate highwayPending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB5542025 RSEstablishing Raylee's LawPending Senate Education Committee
3rdSB5652025 RSRelating generally to practice of optometryBecame Law
10thSB5662025 RSProviding certified law-enforcement officers tuition-free education up to highest tuition rate for public higher education in WVPending Senate Finance Committee
2ndSB5812025 RSRelating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activitiesSigned by Governor
4thSB5822025 RSPermitting current campus police officers to participate in WV DNR Police Officer Retirement SystemPending Senate Pensions Committee
LeadSB5862025 RSRelating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county officesSigned by Governor
7thSB5892025 RSProviding pay increases to members of judiciaryPending Senate Finance Committee
4thSB6032025 RSExempting WV campus police officer retirement income from personal income tax after specified datePending Senate Pensions Committee
5thSB6042025 RSRequiring Department of Human Services to notify PSC that person is eligible for discount on utility billsPending Senate Finance Committee
5thSB6222025 RSAuthorizing compensation for certain lower court staffPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB6262025 RSRelating to qualifications of regional airport authority membersPending Senate Government Organization Committee
4thSB6292025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employeesPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB6352025 RSLimiting use of state funding under Hope Scholarship program for out-of-state private schools and providersPending Senate Education Committee
LeadSB6362025 RSRepealing Workplace Freedom ActPending Senate Workforce Committee
LeadSB6372025 RSCreating Paid Parental Leave Pilot ProgramPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB6382025 RSProviding cost-of-living provision for certain retirees under PERS and TRSPending Senate Pensions Committee
LeadSB6432025 RSRestoring voting rights for person incarcerated for felony upon releasePending Senate Judiciary Committee
LeadSB6442025 RSReinstating prevailing wagePending Senate Workforce Committee
LeadSB6512025 RSCreating WV Black Lung ProgramPending Senate Judiciary Committee
3rdSB6572025 RSExempting WV campus police officer retirement income from personal income taxPending Senate Pensions Committee
LeadSB6622025 RSClarifying racial discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstylesPending Senate Government Organization Committee
LeadSB6692025 RSRequiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in policiesPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
LeadSB6702025 RSRelating to locality pay to certain Division of Highways employeesPending Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
LeadSB6912025 RSRestricting access to crime recordsPending Senate Judiciary Committee
7thSB6972025 RSCreating Caregiver Tax Credit ActPending Senate Finance Committee
2ndSB7022025 RSRelating to payment rates for child care servicesPending Senate Finance Committee
3rdSB7032025 RSAllowing Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staffPending Senate Finance Committee
5thSB7072025 RSProviding increase in salary to WV Birth-to-Three contracted therapists and employeesPending Senate Finance Committee
LeadSB7082025 RSProviding state mine inspectors with raisePending Senate Finance Committee
2ndSB7502025 RSEliminating appointment process for PSC commission membersPending Senate Government Organization Committee
LeadSB7572025 RSCreating private cause of action for deprivation of right granted by state constitution or by state lawPending Senate Judiciary Committee
4thSB8072025 RSExempting automobiles 25 years or older from personal property taxesPending Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2ndSB8082025 RSEstablishing Justice Reinvestment Task ForcePending Senate Government Organization Committee
3rdSB8112025 RSCreating Child Care Subsidy Pilot ProgramPending Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
2ndSB8282025 RSClarifying requirements for persons employed by Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation include contracted vendor staffSigned by Governor
LeadSB8752025 RSRelating to container labeling of nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beerPending Senate Judiciary Committee
11thSB9412025 RSClarifying authority regarding dams designed by US Conservation ServiceSigned by Governor
7thSB9442025 RSCreating WV Child First Advisory CommitteePending Senate Finance Committee