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Jim Butler
WV House District 18
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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 36Criminal Justice & Policing 18Civil Rights & Liberties 17Economy & Taxes 15Education 15Elections & Voting 15Healthcare 11Technology & Privacy 9Transportation & Infrastructure 9Immigration 8Other 7Social Services & Welfare 7Environment & Energy 6Housing 4Labor & Employment 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 3Banking & Finance 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Gun Policy 2Veterans Affairs 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 18 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 18
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2012 | Nov 30, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 14
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 31, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 781 — Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 650 — Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 781 — Supplemental appropriation for Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105 | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 155 — Relating to adjunct teaching permits | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 592 — WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 467 — Allowing enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces taken by non-Purple Heart recipients | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 690 — Creating alternative DOH procurement procedure | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter | Nay | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 607 — Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 13 — Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 607 — Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects | Yea | Mar 6, 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 | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4022 — CPS Allocation | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5682 — Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4022 — CPS Allocation | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — Budget Bill | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5682 — Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — Budget Bill | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5325 — Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria. | Not voting | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5060 — Relating to Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5412 — Future Ready Education Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5074 — Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4001 — Creating TEAM-WV Corporation | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5687 — Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)
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HB 4757
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Establishing privacy regarding medical treatments
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HB 5099
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Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter
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HB 4494
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Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while…
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HB 5166
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To provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority…
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HB 5652
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Relating to the hotel occupancy tax
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HB 4864
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Providing for election reform and protections
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HB 4863
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The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act