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Joe Ellington

WV House District 38

Republican West Virginia since Dec 1, 2022

Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0

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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

Education 30Government Operations & Budget 22Economy & Taxes 13Healthcare 12Criminal Justice & Policing 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Labor & Employment 6Environment & Energy 4Social Services & Welfare 4Technology & Privacy 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Elections & Voting 3Housing 3Gun Policy 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
WV House District 38 current
West Virginia
 Republican Dec 1, 2022 — openstates/people CC0-1.0
WV House District 38
West Virginia
 Republican Dec 1, 2012 Nov 30, 2022 openstates/people CC0-1.0
WV House District 38
West Virginia
 Republican Dec 1, 2010 Nov 30, 2012 openstates/people CC0-1.0
WV House District 27
West Virginia
 Republican — Dec 1, 2022 openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (715 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
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 (7 as lead sponsor)