Chuck Horst
Born
1958
Contact
Email · charles.horst@wvhouse.gov
District office
151 Lazy Lane, Falling Waters, WV 25419
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 96 all-time
86
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 465 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 8 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
93%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
7%
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)
96 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HB 5527 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. In Committee
- HB 4918 To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 5261 Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation Signed
- HB 5135 To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit and to add a definition of the term “ammunition” relating to the requirements for obtaining a state permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon. In Committee
- HB 4917 To provide an optional pop up window to sign up for NRA or USCCA firearms safety classes when purchasing a hunting or fishing license online. In Committee
- HB 4825 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. In Committee
- HB 4782 Preventing municipalities from targeting protected businesses with planning and zoning ordinances more restrictive than those placed upon other businesses. Signed
- HB 4577 Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms In Committee
- HB 4578 Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act In Committee
- HB 4574 To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older In Committee
- HB 4576 Make first day of gun season for deer to Saturday before Thanksgiving holiday In Committee
- HB 4289 To establish an auto-renewal licensing program that is eligible for discounts on licensing fees In Committee
- HB 4575 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands In Committee
- HB 4573 Updating the definition of ammunition relating to carry concealed weapons In Committee
- HB 4288 To create the Criminal Forfeiture Act In Committee
- HB 4287 To create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act In Committee
- HJR 14 Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall In Committee
- HB 5433 To modify requirements of Funeral Service Directors/Embalmers In Committee
- HJR 17 Creating 34 single member Senatorial districts In Committee
- HB 4871 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts In Committee
- HJR 16 To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000. In Committee
- HB 5008 Providing that hunting and fishing licenses expire a year from the date of issue rather than the end of the calendar year In Committee
- HB 4920 To create the felony offense for “swatting” another individual In Committee
Historical 73 bills
- HB 4190 Relating to the restoration of civil rights Died
- HB 4185 Repeal the West Virginia machinegun ban Died
- HB 4184 To exempt safe gun storage devices from state sales tax Died
- HB 4176 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts Signed
- HB 4175 To repeal the requirement for automobile inspection. Died
- HB 4171 Gender identification on forms of ID Died
- HB 4150 Pertaining to the right of lawful medical cannabis card holders, and their caregivers Died
- HB 4149 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands Died
- HB 4140 To allow counties to post legal ads on their website in lieu of print in local newspapers Died
- HB 4129 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. Died
- HB 4128 Determining Bond requirements for certain crimes 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 4098 To restore the right of a person to sit on a jury has been restored upon expungement of one’s record Died
- HB 4097 To create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act Died
- HB 4096 Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms Died
- HB 4095 To remove qualified immunity from officers serving no-knock warrants Died
- HB 4094 To eliminate the dog tax Died
- HB 4093 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. Died
- HB 4092 require all law enforcement officers in WV be U.S. citizens Died
- HB 4059 To require hospitals and or Counties to report costs associated with illegal or undocumented immigrants Died
- HB 4049 Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act Died
- HB 4628 Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act Died
- HB 3095 To create the "Protection of Property from Warrantless Searches Act” Died
- HB 2962 Gender identification on forms of ID Died
Co-sponsored
465 billsCurrent session 86 bills
- HB 5512 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights In Committee
- HB 5007 Clarifying that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm or pepper spray specifically on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds. In Committee
- HCR 54 West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 5699 Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History Passed
- HB 4844 Relating generally to drug testing of state legislators. In Committee
- HB 5220 Authorizing State Tax Division Investigators to carry concealed weapon In Committee
- HB 4805 To create a division of election crimes and security within the office of the Secretary of State and give the Secretary of State the authority to recommend prosecution to the appropriate judicial jurisdiction. In Committee
- HB 5488 To codify that The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibits unlawful users of drugs and those addicted to controlled substances, specifically marijuana, may not ship, receive, or possess a firearm In Committee
- HB 5439 Provide that a person defending themselves or others while at work cannot be terminated In Committee
- HB 4885 Relating to blocking roadways Passed
- HB 4919 Relating to the Promise Scholarship Signed
- 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 4565 Ban civil asset forfeiture unless person convicted In Committee
- HB 4754 Exempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax Passed
- HB 5045 Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Signed
- HB 4967 Relating to the administration of the Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Act to provide new liability protections for persons and companies who wish to purchase and redevelop former industrial properties. Signed
- HB 5018 To provide for oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. Passed
- HR 8 Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia Resolution In Committee
- HCR 57 Resolution demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government. Passed
- 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 5324 Relating to using reappropriated funds from “Personal Services” to offer tuition reimbursement to professional new hires In Committee
Historical 379 bills
- HB 4003 WV First Small Business Growth Act Died
- HB 5685 Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center Signed
- HB 5664 To create the West Virginia Cares Fund Died
- HB 5660 Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute Died
- HB 5658 Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law. Died
- HB 5593 Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia Died
- HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act Died
- HB 5500 To make allowances for bio-degradable farm/field products to escape the transport vehicle so to avoid potential fines Died
- HB 5455 Relating to special license plates Died
- HB 5372 Creating WV Constitutional Carry Act of 2025 Died
- HB 5329 Expand the usage of impact fees for county development Died
- HB 5234 Relating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot Died
- HB 5161 To create the West Virginia Rural Mobility and Transportation Access Act. Died
- HB 5031 To standardize reporting practices and improve forensic and public health research by including vaccination history in death investigations Died
- HB 5007 Creating an income tax deduction for gym memberships Died
- HB 4974 Relating generally to persons porhibited from possessing firearms. Died
- HB 4925 West Virginia Prime Act Died
- HB 4924 To prohibiting municipalities participating in the home rule program from establishing on discrimination ordinances that include protected classes in addition to what is designated in state statute. Died
- HB 4923 Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders Died
- HB 4878 Relating to deadly force Died
- HB 4847 Local Shares teacher and school personnel pay Died
- HB 4843 Relating to consumer protection and the collection of certain personally identifiable information. Died
- HB 4810 Relating to dental health care service plans Died
- HB 4762 Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity Died
- HB 4718 Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act 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 |
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 |