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 4395 — Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4053 — To establish the blue envelope program. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4983 — Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification… | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 622 — Extending mine safety technology tax credit | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4983 — Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification… | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 787 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0250 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 617 — Banking and Financial Services Provider Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4354 — Relating to necessity allowance | 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 | Nay | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Providing pay increases to members of judiciary | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Providing pay increases to members of judiciary | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 705 — Creating offense of theft by conversion | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5012 — Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 830 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5354 — Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4799 — To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia | 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 499 — Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed | 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 793 — Relating to courthouse closures on certain days | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 844 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8722 | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5430 — Relating to pharmaceutical benefits | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 830 — Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488 | Not voting | Mar 13, 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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