J
J.B. Akers
WV House District 55
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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 34Criminal Justice & Policing 23Economy & Taxes 13Elections & Voting 10Civil Rights & Liberties 9Social Services & Welfare 9Other 7Technology & Privacy 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Healthcare 4Education 3Environment & Energy 3Banking & Finance 2Housing 2Immigration 2Labor & Employment 2Agriculture 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 55 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Jan 9, 2024 | — | 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. | Yea | 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 (25 as lead sponsor)
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HB 5649
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Relating to confidentiality of certain records pertaining to adults and facility residents
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HB 4481
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WV Load Forecast Accountability Act
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HB 4725
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Clarifying the disposition of animal subject to animal cruelty treatment.
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HB 5684
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Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners
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HB 5451
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Relating to survivor’s benefit payment for first responders
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HB 5448
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Revising the statute relating to the state emergency response commission meetings.
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HB 5450
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Relating to appeals of certification decisions by the Department of Homeland Security
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HB 5406
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Relating to driving under the influence
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HB 5568
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Relating to the payment of services rendered in proceedings under Chapter 49
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HB 4003
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WV First Small Business Growth Act
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