Josh Holstein
Born
2001
Contact
Email · josh.holstein@wvhouse.gov
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40
Bills sponsored
this session · 180 all-time
64
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 439 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1904
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 238 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 238 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.5%
based on 238 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
180 billsCurrent session 40 bills
- HB 4963 Prohibiting the use of deep fake technology to influence an election Passed
- HB 4833 Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them In Committee
- HB 5290 To create “Holocaust Education Week” In Committee
- HB 5282 To prohibit rank choice voting In Committee
- HB 5291 To require retail businesses to accept small amounts of cash In Committee
- HB 5277 Require adoption awareness material be made available in high school counseling offices In Committee
- HB 5283 Prohibiting certain foreign ownership of land In Committee
- HB 5207 To create a special license plate for 100% disabled veterans In Committee
- HB 4838 Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information Signed
- HB 4353 To exempt daylight fluorescent outer garments from sales In Committee
- HB 4447 To create the Responsible Fatherhood Act In Committee
- HB 4351 To increase the penalty for passing a school bus and causing injury In Committee
- HB 4290 To create the American Campuses Act In Committee
- HB 4350 Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period Signed
- HB 4480 To provide debt incentives for STEM teachers In Committee
- HB 4206 To clarify the postmark date for election announcements In Committee
- HB 4352 Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. In Committee
- HB 4205 Relating to changing the process of election litigation Passed
- HB 4346 To require a moment of silence at the beginning of school each day in the state In Committee
- HB 4591 Give a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy. Passed
- HB 4257 To require all electronic voting systems to be manufactured in the United States In Committee
- HB 4269 To exempt school buses from toll fees in West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4258 To require railroad companies to provide alternative entry and exit ways Passed
- HB 4270 To limit the amount of ballot propositions. In Committee
- HB 4018 Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia In Committee
Historical 140 bills
- HB 4085 To increase penalties for selling or facilitating the sale of alcohol to a minor. Died
- HB 5563 To create the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Coordination Act Died
- HB 5558 To create the West Virginia Child Investment Account Matching Program. Died
- HB 5557 Require advertising materials be submitted with the initial public offering statement. Died
- HB 5556 Creating an external reference pricing pilot program for prescription drugs. Died
- HB 5555 Modifying the process of mandatory reporting. Died
- HB 5554 To modify the building fund for state parties. Died
- HB 5553 Relating to participation in federal prescription drug pricing programs. 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 5541 Relating to the protection of personal information for elected officials Died
- HB 5391 Amending the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System. Died
- HB 5386 Relating to candidate’s certificate of announcement. Died
- HB 5173 To create the West Virginia Rural Littering and Illegal Dumping Prevention Act. Died
- HB 5165 To create the West Virginia Rural Property Safety and Clean Land Act. Died
- HB 5161 To create the West Virginia Rural Mobility and Transportation Access Act. Died
- HB 4746 Relating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation Act Died
- HB 4714 To create the West Virginia Inmate Litter Cleanup and Rehabilitation Act. Died
- HB 4713 To provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tips Died
- HB 4712 Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.” Signed
- HB 4711 Accessory dwelling units Died
- HB 4710 Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. Died
- HB 4709 Relating to changing the process of election litigation Died
- HB 4708 Clarifying how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods. Died
- HB 4707 Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels Died
Co-sponsored
439 billsCurrent session 64 bills
- HB 5128 Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year Signed
- HB 5516 Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes Passed
- HB 5081 Relating to any school employee before being hired must pass a CPS background check In Committee
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HB 5443 Clarifying that electronic data processing services are to be included in the valuation of specialized high-technology property Passed
- HB 5156 Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the internet In Committee
- HB 5076 Relating to Well Plugging Authority In Committee
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5430 Relating to per diem compensation and expenses of newly elected or appointed judicial officers receiving education and training prior to taking the oath of office. Signed
- HB 5052 Increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees. In Committee
- HB 4223 Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release In Committee
- HB 4829 Relating to employment of service personnel and removing the requirement for a high school diploma or general education development certificate. Signed
- HCR 53 U. S. Navy Quartermaster Third Class Lawrence Earl Boggs Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5363 Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation to continue the GOALS Programs in regional jails. In Committee
- HB 5364 Clarifying the victims of crimes against law-enforcement officers. 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
- HB 5319 Creating the offense of exposing persons to fentanyl 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
- HCR 50 Jack A. Hatfield Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5304 Creating the Small Business Payroll Tax Credit In Committee
- HB 4723 To reduce the business license fee for WV Volunteer Fire Departments to $250 In Committee
- HB 5217 Recognizing United States currency as legal tender for all transacations private and public. In Committee
- HB 5094 Releating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects In Committee
Historical 375 bills
- HB 4184 To exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax Died
- HB 4164 Election integrity and People’s vote protection act Died
- HB 4162 WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit Died
- HB 4153 West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act Died
- HB 4152 Workforce-Education Partnership Act Died
- HB 4106 Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds Signed
- HB 4099 To disallow the recognition of a drivers license issued by another state to any undocumented immigrant Died
- HB 4094 To eliminate the dog tax Died
- HB 4089 Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill” Died
- HB 4088 Relating to certified public accountants Signed
- HB 4080 To provide for partisan races for mayoral and city council races, and provide for the election of mayors by citizens of a town or municipality. Died
- HB 4053 To establish the blue envelope program. Signed
- HB 4052 To enhance the safety of first responders at emergency scenes (Halo Law) Died
- HB 4026 Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission Died
- HB 5684 Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners Signed
- HB 5667 Directed Transfer from Water Development Authority and Department of Economic Development. Died
- HB 5661 Increasing Medicaid dental provider reimbursement rates. Died
- HB 5632 Relating to local permitting deadlines Died
- HB 5630 Relating generally to providing notice for amendments to a zoning ordinance. Died
- HB 5629 Relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Died
- HB 5587 To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement 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 5507 Establish a Process for the Selection and Oversight of Delegates for a West Virginia Article V Convention Delegation. Died
- HB 5506 Prohibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversary. Died
- HB 5477 Relating to federal immigration enforcement. 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |