James Robert "JB" Akers II
Contact
Email · jb.akers@wvhouse.gov
District office
815 Cedar Road, Charleston, WV 25314
304-458-3515
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Bills sponsored
this session · 49 all-time
31
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 127 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 16 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.8%
based on 243 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.2%
based on 243 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.6%
based on 243 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
49 billsCurrent session 1 bill
Historical 48 bills
- HB 4138 Relating to persons convicted of a crime Signed
- HB 4137 Updating the West Virginia Law Institute Died
- HB 4003 WV First Small Business Growth Act Died
- HB 5684 Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners Signed
- HB 5649 Relating to confidentiality of certain records pertaining to adults and facility residents Died
- HB 5568 Relating to the payment of services rendered in proceedings under Chapter 49 Died
- HB 5452 Relating to the standard of proof required for a final parole or probation revocation hearing. Died
- HB 5451 Relating to survivor’s benefit payment for first responders Died
- HB 5450 Relating to appeals of certification decisions by the Department of Homeland Security Died
- HB 5449 Repealing the Addiction Treatment Pilot Program Died
- HB 5448 Revising the statute relating to the state emergency response commission meetings. Died
- HB 5446 Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal Died
- HB 5445 Revising the statute authorizing the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to run background checks. Died
- HB 5444 Relating to increasing the amount of fees to be paid by parolees for supervision. Signed
- HB 5413 Relating to the Central Abuse Registry Died
- HB 5406 Relating to driving under the influence Signed
- HB 5176 Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. Died
- HB 5067 Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services Signed
- HB 5061 Relating to the consolidation of county school districts in the state. Died
- HB 5059 Relating to cultural heritage institutions Died
- HB 4843 Relating to consumer protection and the collection of certain personally identifiable information. Died
- HB 4842 Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. Signed
- HB 4725 Clarifying the disposition of animal subject to animal cruelty treatment. Died
- HB 4629 Relating to medical cessation treatment and research Died
- HB 4481 WV Load Forecast Accountability Act Died
Co-sponsored
127 billsCurrent session 31 bills
- HB 5520 Relating to juvenile competency Signed
- HB 5516 Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes Passed
- HB 4949 To modify local permitting deadlines for permits, licenses, variances, or other types of approval from a governing body or planning commission of a municipality or county. In Committee
- HB 5198 Allow parents to file parenting plan in event the relationship ends In Committee
- HCR 70 Requesting that the West Virginia Legislature to declare June 12th Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day in the State of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5157 Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals Signed
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HCR 68 U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge Passed
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5239 Require all recovery residences to be registered with the state In Committee
- HB 5397 Establish online charitable raffle In Committee
- HB 5390 Modifying the crime of fraud In Committee
- HB 5372 Relating to repeal of severability provisions In Committee
- HR 6 A resolution reaffirming support for the town of Thurmond, the historic buildings within the community, and the strong coal mining history associated with it Passed
- HB 5314 Amending the mandatory penalties applying to third offense shoplifting In Committee
- HB 5308 Repealing the provision of code related to anchoring or beaching shanty boats on lands of another In Committee
- HB 5259 To promote the security of West Virginia motorists to account for increased costs of property damages, healthcare, and inflation. In Committee
- HB 5154 Removing liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalization In Committee
- HB 5539 Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party Passed
- HB 5638 Recognizing Juneteenth Day as an official state holiday In Committee
- HCR 48 November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day” In Committee
- HB 4640 Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities Passed
- HB 5382 Relating to setting a date by which convention and visitor’s bureaus shall be accredited in order to be eligible for distribution of hotel occupancy tax proceeds. In Committee
- HB 5632 Relating generally to West Virginia Real Estate License Act Signed
- HB 5600 Creating a private cause of action for the deprivation of a right granted by the state constitution or by state law In Committee
Historical 96 bills
- HB 4009 Relating to the creation of the Portable Benefit Account Act Signed
- HB 4008 Relating to Business Ready Sites Program Signed
- HB 4013 Relating to the Mountaineer Flexible Tax Credit Act of 2026 Died
- HB 4011 Relating to advanced recycling. Died
- HB 4010 Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state Died
- HB 4001 Creating TEAM-WV Corporation Died
- HB 5668 Establishing the Central West Virginia Economic Development and Rural Revitalization Act Died
- HB 5596 Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund Died
- HB 5544 Creating deductions for contributions to Trump accounts Died
- HB 5543 Authorizing the State Treasurer to coordinate SMART529 program with federal Trump accounts Died
- HB 5466 Relating to Abuse Prevention Program Signed
- HB 5455 Relating to special license plates Died
- HB 5437 Creating the Vape Safety Act Signed
- HB 5425 Relating to acquisitions of properties by land reuse agencies and urban renewal authorities. Died
- HB 5404 Creating an Office of Entrepreneurship Died
- HB 5401 Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas Signed
- HB 5368 Establish a registry for domestic violence offenders Died
- HB 5366 Relating to rules governing the practice of law Signed
- HB 5351 Relating to modernization of fees generated from emergency communication service users Died
- HB 5275 Providing the circumstances that a qualified voter is authorized to vote an absentee ballot by mail Died
- HB 5273 Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office Died
- HB 5228 Relating to clarifying the definition of electioneering Died
- HB 5223 Relating to requiring contact information for the chair of a political committee Died
- HB 5222 Providing for an increase service of process fees and fees in shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process Died
- HB 5220 Relating to clarifying persons permitted to be present in a polling place during an election period for non-voting activities that normally occur at that location Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 4799
To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4546
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 794
Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5110
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB 900
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility"
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4592
Relating to college campus safety
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4419
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4990
Relating to crimes using gift cards
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 5277
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities-Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 4850
Providing online training for Executors/Executrix of an Estate
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4765
Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 4464
Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 3429
Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2402
Relating to providing access to medical records; providing access to a minor’s medical record
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2479
Relating to Management and control of county authority vested in board
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2451
To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3277
Relating to defining terms for the West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Act
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2511
Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2942
Administration of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3356
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2961
To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3263
Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3166
Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3517
Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3111
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
AMENDMENTS |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3357
Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 765
Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program
RECEDE |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3000
Relating to agency changes and updates to the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 50
Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3016
Photo voter ID.
LIMIT TO 5 MIN |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 225
Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HFA YOUNG 4-10 #1 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 35
Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 275
Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 581
Relating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
TABLE EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | fail | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 531
Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3162
Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |