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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 4011 — Relating to advanced recycling. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4468 — Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4053 — To establish the blue envelope program. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4179 — To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4600 — Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4749 — Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4982 — Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4755 — Adding Aggravated Vehicular Homicide to the list of qualifying offenses | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4522 — Banning Foreign-backed spending on State Ballot Issues | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4461 — Establishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service… | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4552 — Relating to the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4625 — Relating to quit claim deeds | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4570 — To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal… | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4026 — Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4382 — Require collection agencies to provide a 30 day notice prior to wage garnishments. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 9 — Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4696 — Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4606 — Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4484 — To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4004 — Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4004 — Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4484 — To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4456 — Relating to clarification of a law enforcement agency and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and personnel of states bordering… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4740 — Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4951 — Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education | Yea | Feb 3, 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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