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Gary Howell
WV House District 87
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 33Economy & Taxes 24Transportation & Infrastructure 17Environment & Energy 12Housing 10Education 9Labor & Employment 9Criminal Justice & Policing 8Healthcare 7Social Services & Welfare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 5Technology & Privacy 5Agriculture 4Elections & Voting 3Other 3Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 87 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 87
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2012 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 87
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2012 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 56
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5653 — To confirm the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures. | Not voting | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4768 — Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5653 — To confirm the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5648 — Relating to the regulation and oversight of the provision of electricial power to consumers in this State | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5354 — Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5065 — Relating to hotel occupancy tax. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5554 — To modify the building fund for state parties. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4452 — To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 20 — Memoralizing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump; dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 210 — Modifying oversight provisions for Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5638 — Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5381 — Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5413 — Relating to the Central Abuse Registry | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5613 — Relating to authorizing the Fleet Management Division to use telematics | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4575 — Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4215 — Department of Health Rules Bundle | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4477 — To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys… | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4471 — Approved sewage systems for rental property | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Nay | Feb 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 749 — Relating to county economic opportunity development districts | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4148 — Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work. | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4433 — Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Nay | Feb 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4575 — Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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HB 4477
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To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.
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HB 4533
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Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”
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HCR 26
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Requesting a Study on Energy Recovery and Micro-Hydropower Opportunities in Public Water Systems to Reduce Operating Costs and Stabilize Water Rates
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HB 4536
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Allow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMV
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HB 5200
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Creating Office of entrepreneurship
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HR 11
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Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate System
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HB 4537
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Requiring municipalities take action when potential customers apply for water and sewer service.
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HB 4488
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To reduce West Virginia sales tax on gasoline and diesel to zero, and make up difference with increase in sales tax equivalent to rate of tax
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HJR 21
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Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment
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HB 4627
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Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters.
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