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Josh Holstein
WV House District 32
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 40Economy & Taxes 21Criminal Justice & Policing 18Education 16Elections & Voting 14Labor & Employment 14Environment & Energy 12Healthcare 12Housing 11Civil Rights & Liberties 10Social Services & Welfare 10Transportation & Infrastructure 9Technology & Privacy 7Immigration 4Foreign Policy & Trade 3Banking & Finance 2Gun Policy 2Defense & Military 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV House District 32 current
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 32
West Virginia |
Republican | Dec 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WV House District 23
West Virginia |
Republican | — | Dec 1, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (715 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 4106 — Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1053 — Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1043 — Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4865 — Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5441 — Reforming State Personnel System | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 890 — Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5693 — Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 913 — Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund | Yea | Mar 14, 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 | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5441 — Reforming State Personnel System | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5401 — Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5168 — To increase funding for EMS first responders. | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1064 — Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 899 — Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 927 — Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees | Nay | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5537 — Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code. | Nay | Mar 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5438 — To modify the foundation allowance to improve instructional programs. | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5462 — Relating to Mine Subsidence | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5527 — Relating to Wellness Reimbursement Programs | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 997 — Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4893 — Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate court | Yea | Mar 14, 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 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4412 — Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content | Yea | Mar 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5686 — Relating to the timing of payments of annually required deposit into an eligible recipient’s Hope Scholarship account | Yea | Mar 14, 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 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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HB 4589
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Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain…
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HR 21
WV · —
Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West Virginia
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HB 5557
WV · —
Require advertising materials be submitted with the initial public offering statement.
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HB 5543
WV · —
Authorizing the State Treasurer to coordinate SMART529 program with federal Trump accounts
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HB 5554
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To modify the building fund for state parties.
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HB 4706
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Establishing a three month time limit for a purchaser of real property to have a deed recorded.
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HB 4704
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To exempt daylight fluorescent outer garments from sales
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HB 4700
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To require railroad companies to provide alternative entry and exit ways
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HB 4707
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Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels
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HB 5553
WV · —
Relating to participation in federal prescription drug pricing programs.
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