J
John Paul Hott
WV House District 85
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 27Economy & Taxes 14Criminal Justice & Policing 13Environment & Energy 11Healthcare 11Education 10Labor & Employment 10Banking & Finance 6Social Services & Welfare 6Agriculture 4Housing 4Other 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Technology & Privacy 2Civil Rights & Liberties 1Elections & Voting 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 85 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 85
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2018 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 54
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4006 — Creating the West Virginia Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Growth Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4563 — Require EZ Pass transponder be registered to person, not vehicle | 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 4395 — Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel. | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 862 — Repealing Addiction Treatment Pilot Program | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4981 — Relating to state psychiatric hospital designations | Yea | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4265 — Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for… | Yea | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5630 — Relating generally to providing notice for amendments to a zoning ordinance. | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4265 — Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for… | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4483 — Relating to funeral service licensure and administration | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4390 — Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5612 — Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5067 — Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4126 — To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4126 — To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 84 — Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4483 — Relating to funeral service licensure and administration | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5227 — Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4962 — Drug-Related Nuisances | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5086 — Relating to peer support services | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5406 — Relating to driving under the influence | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 84 — Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property | Nay | Feb 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — Budget Bill | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4481 — WV Load Forecast Accountability Act | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (14 as lead sponsor)
-
HB 5457
WV · —
To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers.
-
HB 4416
WV · —
Classifying forestry equipment for levy purposes
-
HB 4508
WV · —
Public Utility Stability Act.
-
HB 4507
WV · —
Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders
-
HB 5571
WV · —
To provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
-
HB 5456
WV · —
Relating to disability pay for West Virginia State Troopers
-
HB 4504
WV · —
Relating to rules for hunting antlered deer
-
HB 5521
WV · —
Relating to public adjusters
-
HB 4624
WV · —
To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions
-
HB 4502
WV · —
Create license plate for autism awareness
Showing the 10 most recent.