West Virginia 2025 Regular Session Status: Died 11 R cosponsors

HCR 18 — Paul J. Hofe Memorial Bridge

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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. Died in session

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The bill now requests that the Johnsontown Bridge in Berkeley County be renamed the "U.S. Army Private Paul J. Hofe Memorial Bridge," adding "U.S. Army" to the title to honor his military service. This change highlights Hofe's contributions not only as a veteran but also as a dedicated community member and entrepreneur. It underscores the importance of recognizing individuals who have made significant impacts in both military and civilian capacities, ensuring that Hofe's legacy is publicly acknowledged.

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NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version « House Concurrent Resolution 18 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Committee Substitute  |   |  Email Key:
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Committee Substitute « House Concurrent Resolution 18 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |   |  Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 18 (By Delegates Hornby, Horst, Chiarelli, D.
Red = new code to be enacted Committee SubstituteforHOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 18(By Delegates Hornby, Horst, Chiarelli, D.
Clark, Phillips, Funkhouser, Rohrbach, and Ferrell) [[February 13, 2025;
Clark, Phillips, Funkhouser, Rohrbach, and Ferrel)[Originating in the Committee on Energy and Public Works;
referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works then Rules Requesting the Division of Highways change the name of Bridge Number:
Reported on March 10, 2025] Requesting the Division of Highways change the name of Bridge Number:
02-009/00-002.54  () (02A176), (39.57445, -78.03742) locally known as Johnsontown Bridge, carrying WV 009 over Tilhance Creek in Berkeley County, to the "Paul J.
02-009/00-002.54  () (02A176), (39.57445, -78.03742) locally known as Johnsontown Bridge, carrying WV 009 over Tilhance Creek in Berkeley County, to the "U.S.
Army Private Paul J.
andWhereas, After leaving the military, Paul continued his public service by working for the Internal Revenue Service for 35 years before his retirement;
andWhereas, After leaving the military, Paul continued his public service by working for the Internal Revenue Service through his retirement;
andWhereas, After his retirement, Paul decided to further contribute to his community by starting his own business called Hofe's Well Drilling, which he successfully ran for 50 years;
andWhereas, Paul decided to further contribute to his community by starting his own business called Hofe's Well Drilling, which he successfully ran for 50 years;
02-009/00-002.54  () (02A176), (39.57445, -78.03742) locally known as Johnsontown Bridge, carrying WV 009 over Tilhance Creek in Berkeley County, to the "Paul J.
02-009/00-002.54  () (02A176), (39.57445, -78.03742) locally known as Johnsontown Bridge, carrying WV 009 over Tilhance Creek in Berkeley County, to the "U.S.
Hofe Memorial Bridge" and, be it Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the " Paul J.
Army Private Paul J.
Hofe Memorial Bridge",  and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
Hofe Memorial Bridge" and, be it Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "U.S.
Army Private Paul J.
Hofe Memorial Bridge", and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
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Action History

  1. Completed legislative action

  2. Communicated to House

  3. Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)

  4. Immediate consideration

  5. Reported be adopted

  6. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  7. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  8. Introduced in Senate

  9. Communicated to Senate

  10. Adopted by House (Roll No. 99)

  11. On Unfinished Business, Special Calendar

  12. Be adopted

  13. To House Rules

  14. By substitute, do pass, but first to Rules

  15. To House Energy and Public Works

  16. Introduced in House

  17. To Energy and Public Works then Rules

  18. Filed for introduction

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

ADOPTION

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 83002
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 98002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Kump — Yea
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Steele — Yea
Devault — Yea
Clark, T — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Not Voting
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Not Voting
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 18?
HCR 18 is sponsored by Michael Hornby (Republican), Chuck Horst (Republican), Geno Chiarelli (Republican), Doug Smith (Republican), Adam Vance (Republican), Michael Hite (Republican), Wayne Clark (Republican), Joe Funkhouser (Republican), Matthew Rohrbach (Republican), Dana Ferrell (Republican), and Chris Phillips (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 18?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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