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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4965 — Relating to patient-centered treatment flexibility within the Public Employees Insurance Agency | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5353 — To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5353 — To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5652 — Relating to the hotel occupancy tax | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5091 — Relating to duties of licensees under the West Virginia Real Estate License Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5366 — Relating to rules governing the practice of law | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5438 — To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJR 42 — Homestead exemption | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5510 — Eliminate the requirement for private wedding venues to own or lease 2 acres in rural location. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5260 — Relating generally to medical cannabis | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5480 — Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5462 — Relating to Mine Subsidence | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5685 — Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center | 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 5525 — To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5525 — To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get… | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4191 — Relating to providing child care generally | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5515 — Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5327 — West Virginia ALS Care Services Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5528 — Relating to protection of personal residential information of certain public officials. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4191 — Relating to providing child care generally | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5564 — Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5563 — To create the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Coordination Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5004 — Relating generally to PANS and PANDAS. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4995 — Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms | 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
WV · —
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
WV · —
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
WV · —
The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act