Joe Ellington
Born
1959
Contact
Email · joe.ellington@wvhouse.gov
District office
613 Pigeon Roost Trail, Princeton, WV 24740
304-487-6526
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 126 all-time
45
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 567 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 47 all-time
4232
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 4232 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 244 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 244 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
126 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- HB 5175 Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission. Signed
- HB 5262 Relating generally to teacher’s bill of rights Signed
- HB 4814 Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals Signed
- HB 5050 Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education. In Committee
- HB 5697 Relating to public charter schools code provisions Passed
- HB 5179 Relating to the creation of “Jaycie’s Law.” Passed
- HB 4832 Relating to state superintendent’s reports regarding the finances of school districts Signed
- HB 4768 Relating to increasing the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia. Signed
- HB 5153 Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship. Signed
- HB 4769 Clarifying appropriate and inappropriate duties for school counselors while also providing the definition of a school counselor. Passed
- HB 4828 Relating to limiting the personal income tax In Committee
- HB 4827 Remove variable rate on gas tax In Committee
- HB 4767 Relating to WV teaching salaries In Committee
- HB 4763 Establishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission In Committee
Historical 112 bills
- HB 5537 Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code. Died
- HB 5453 To modify the school aid funding formula. Died
- HB 5212 Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education. Signed
- HB 5089 Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials Signed
- HB 5012 Providing for in-year school personnel movement to meet school needs. Signed
- HB 5005 Providing liability protection for video cameras in certain classrooms. Died
- HB 4656 Relating to chronic absenteeism Died
- HB 3177 Removing expired, outdated, inoperative and antiquated provisions and report requirements in education Signed
- HB 3009 Relating to the publication of county board financial statements Died
- HB 2582 Relating to creating a third set of conditions for the professional teaching certificate Died
- HB 3299 Authorizing Higher Education Rules Signed
- HB 2029 Relating to teacher preparation clinical experience programs Signed
- HB 2030 Establishing a nursing program at Concord University Died
- HB 2013 Relating to the Hope Scholarship Program Signed
- HB 2852 Relating to distribution of the allowance for increased enrollment Signed
- HB 2897 Permitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education Signed
- HB 3452 Transferring administration of Advanced Career Education (ACE) classes and programs from county boards of education to community and technical colleges. Died
- HB 2965 To redirect payments to PEIA to employees in the form of a Health Savings Account (“HSA”) Died
- HB 2773 Higher Ed Rules Signed
- HB 3150 Health Science and Medical Student Loan Programs Died
- HB 3387 Relating to the creation of a regional school district pilot program Died
- HB 2516 To repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code. Signed
- HB 2968 Relating to the cessation of PEIA as a public healthcare entity and permitting PEIA to operate as a private healthcare insurance company Died
- HB 2166 Establishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission Died
- HB 2167 Relating to public charter schools code provisions Signed
Co-sponsored
567 billsCurrent session 45 bills
- HB 4945 Relating generally to the Hope Scholarship Program Signed
- HB 5435 Establishing the registered apprenticeship to associate of applied science program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education Signed
- HB 5484 Relating to age appropriate instruction in health education In Committee
- HB 4946 Add as required material in public schools the teaching of the full Constitution of the United States, The Federalist Papers and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letters from Birmingham Jail In Committee
- HB 4868 To reduce the certification period for certain emergency medical personnel from 4 years to 2 years In Committee
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5056 Relating to substitute service personnel positions Signed
- HB 4829 Relating to employment of service personnel and removing the requirement for a high school diploma or general education development certificate. Signed
- HB 5405 Providing additional professional development and support to West Virginia educators through teacher and leader induction and professional growth. Signed
- HB 4830 To address the professional development of teachers. Signed
- HB 5037 E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory In Committee
- HJR 28 Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment Passed
- HB 5394 To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor. In Committee
- HB 4773 To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall. In Committee
- HCR 87 A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment In Committee
- HCR 86 Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. In Committee
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- 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 5289 To allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools. 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 4772 Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments In Committee
- HB 4776 Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures Passed
- HB 5038 Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education In Committee
- HB 4860 Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs Signed
Historical 522 bills
- HB 4081 To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant. Died
- HB 4008 Relating to Business Ready Sites Program Signed
- HB 4002 Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory Vetoed
- HB 4028 Relating to sales tax on construction materials Signed
- HB 5687 Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state Died
- HB 5678 To provide amendments to the Build WV Act Died
- HB 5573 Rural Medical Residency Program concentrating on obstetrics and gynecology for rural hospitals, can be funded from the Rural Health Inititive or other sources funded by the legislature. Died
- HB 5535 Relating to tow truck lighting Died
- HB 5534 To reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation values, except for mobile homes, from a Class IV assessment valuation to a Class II Died
- HB 5525 To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water. Died
- HB 5510 Eliminate the requirement for private wedding venues to own or lease 2 acres in rural location. Died
- HB 5499 Relating to school system fiscal and governance early warning, stabilization, and accountability. Died
- HB 5493 Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors. Died
- HB 5478 Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness. Died
- HB 5472 Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia. Died
- HB 5464 West Virginia First Live Racing Jobs Act of 2026 Died
- HB 5459 Relating to a tax on managed care organizations Signed
- HB 5458 Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine Signed
- HB 5442 Relating to training on the uses and indications of certain drugs for pregnant women. Died
- HB 5433 Require all state‑regulated health insurance plans to provide meaningful coverage for hearing aids and to cover at least one annual audiological evaluation. Died
- HB 5365 Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers providing services to the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Died
- HB 5355 If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person. Died
- HB 5330 Allow expedited partner treatment for bacterial vaginitis Died
- HB 5325 Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria. Signed
- HB 5200 Creating Office of entrepreneurship 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |