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John Williams
WV House District 80
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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 9Education 7Economy & Taxes 5Labor & Employment 5Social Services & Welfare 5Environment & Energy 4Healthcare 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Agriculture 2Banking & Finance 1Criminal Justice & Policing 1Elections & Voting 1Other 1Technology & Privacy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 80 current
West Virginia |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 80
West Virginia |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 51
West Virginia |
Democratic | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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 | Yea | 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 | Nay | Feb 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5437 — Creating the Vape Safety Act | Yea | 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)
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HB 5674
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Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation
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HB 5358
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Authorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions
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HB 5671
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Increasing the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index
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HB 5672
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Relating to collecting a tax from all manufacturers and distributors of opioid drugs
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HB 5670
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Relating to cruelty to animals
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HB 5673
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Creating a statutory right to petition circuit and family courts for sibling visitation
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HB 5360
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Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Public Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System