G
Gary Howell
WV House District 87
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 950 — Relating to mileage and expenses of judges | Yea | Mar 14, 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 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4842 — Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — Relating to value-based payment requirements | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 848 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0450 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 840 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 845 — Supplemental Appropriation to Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 897 — Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 845 — Supplemental Appropriation to Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 848 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0450 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 886 — Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 874 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 874 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 587 — Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 427 — Relating to loan form | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 819 — Supplemental appropriation to Department Health Facilities, fund 0413 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 575 — Relating to refusal review hearings | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4481 — WV Load Forecast Accountability Act | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 9 — Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 817 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0570 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 44 — Relating to sale of homemade food items | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 553 — Providing for transfer of license to contractor’s qualifying immediate family member | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 389 — Historic Rehab Building Credit Act | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 724 — Relating to home confinement officers’ participation in EMS retirement system | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
-
HB 4477
WV · —
To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.
-
HB 4533
WV · —
Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”
-
HCR 26
WV · —
Requesting a Study on Energy Recovery and Micro-Hydropower Opportunities in Public Water Systems to Reduce Operating Costs and Stabilize Water Rates
-
HB 4536
WV · —
Allow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMV
-
HB 5200
WV · —
Creating Office of entrepreneurship
-
HR 11
WV · —
Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate System
-
HB 4537
WV · —
Requiring municipalities take action when potential customers apply for water and sewer service.
-
HB 4488
WV · —
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
-
HJR 21
WV · —
Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment
-
HB 4627
WV · —
Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters.
Showing the 10 most recent.