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Jim Butler

WV House District 18

Republican West Virginia since Dec 1, 2022

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Issue areas

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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 4011 — Relating to advanced recycling.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4468 — Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4053 — To establish the blue envelope program.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4179 — To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4600 — Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day.	Yea	Feb 10, 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	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4982 — Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026	Nay	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4755 — Adding Aggravated Vehicular Homicide to the list of qualifying offenses	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4522 — Banning Foreign-backed spending on State Ballot Issues	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4461 — Establishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service…	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4552 — Relating to the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4625 — Relating to quit claim deeds	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4570 — To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal…	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4026 — Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4382 — Require collection agencies to provide a 30 day notice prior to wage garnishments.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HR 9 — Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4696 — Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4606 — Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4484 — To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4004 — Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program	Nay	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4004 — Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4484 — To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4456 — Relating to clarification of a law enforcement agency and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and personnel of states bordering…	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4740 — Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program	Yea	Feb 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 4951 — Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education	Yea	Feb 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)

HB 4757 WV · —
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 WV · —
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 WV · —
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax

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HB 4864 WV · —
Providing for election reform and protections

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HB 4863 WV · —
The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act

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