Gary G. Howell
Born
1966
Contact
Email · gary.howell@wvhouse.gov
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55
Bills sponsored
this session · 526 all-time
37
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 416 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4232
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 4232 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
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)
526 billsCurrent session 55 bills
- HB 5162 Establish a program to promote creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs Signed
- HB 5170 Increasing the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000. Signed
- HB 5519 Relating to authorizing the director of the Division of Forestry to contract for the management of state-owned and leased forests and wooded lands for purposes of preventing forest fires In Committee
- HB 5164 Relating to the land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated Self-contained Expandable Box Built Permanent Homes In Committee
- 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
- HCR 91 Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning differences in commercial real property taxes in West Virginia versus bordering states and what can be done to mitigate such differences In Committee
- HB 5487 To require municipalities issuing tickets to charge the entire fee for tickets 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 5437 Relating to time limits imposed on the Division of Highways to grant a highway entrance permit Passed
- HR 9 Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan Passed
- HB 4886 Relating to spam phone calls. In Committee
- HB 5439 Provide that a person defending themselves or others while at work cannot be terminated In Committee
- HCR 90 Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning a program to provide funding support for major events in the state In Committee
- HB 5411 Removing requirement to present a paid tax receipt to renew a license plate In Committee
- HB 5413 Requiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling rates. In Committee
- HB 4905 Relating to the Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone Tax and Tax Credit Act In Committee
- HB 5350 Expanding the definition “recreational purposes” to include mountain biking activities In Committee
- HB 5296 To exempt wage income earned from overtime for a period of three years In Committee
- HB 5323 To establish a $100 per year penalty for inaccurate signage posted on interstates for industrial and commercial/business parks that are not near the interstate exits In Committee
- HB 5321 Relating to requiring local governments to provide matching funds for grants from the Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program In Committee
- HCR 52 Declaring December 14 as Frosty the Snowman Day In Committee
- HB 5322 Local Meat Processing Economic Development Act In Committee
- HB 5212 Require new vehicle charging stations to be universal In Committee
- HB 5163 Relating to involuntary hold by law enforcement for a person determined to be an imminent danger In Committee
- HB 5127 Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program” Passed
Historical 471 bills
- HB 5675 WV Reshoring Manufacturing Act Died
- HB 5492 Relating to advance purchase agreements for electric substation transformers Died
- HB 5390 Establishing fiscal notes submitted to the Legislature constitute sworn testimony Died
- HB 5389 Veterans Housing Redevelopment Tax Credit Act Died
- HB 5388 Creating the official motorist services logo signing program Died
- HB 5387 Relating to high school graduation requirements Died
- HB 5350 Exempting from sales and use tax materials and appliances used in the manufacture of certain manufactured homes. Died
- HB 5320 Welcome Act Died
- HB 5200 Creating Office of entrepreneurship Died
- HB 5177 Sales tax rebate for qualifying materials used in the construction of modest homes of 1 600 square feet or less Died
- HB 5098 Creation of the MOBILE ID. Died
- HB 4971 Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines Died
- HB 4871 Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines Died
- HB 4870 Determining campaign finance report deadlines during legislative sessions Died
- HB 4627 Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters. Died
- HB 4623 Require counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchases Died
- HB 4541 To require DOH, when abandoning a right of way, to notify the legislative representatives in the county or counties in which this right of way is located via email and first class mail in addition to publication in the newspaper Died
- HB 4540 To require municipalities issuing tickets to charge the entire fee for tickets Died
- HB 4539 Requiring health insurers provide price information to consumers timely prior to rate change Died
- HB 4538 Regarding fines in DOH work zones Signed
- HB 4537 Requiring municipalities take action when potential customers apply for water and sewer service. Died
- HB 4536 Allow students who enroll and successfully complete a driver’s education course to waive testing at the DMV Died
- HB 4535 Provide certain classes of property protections from creditor collections Died
- HB 4534 To ensure false claims on property titles are not fault of landowner Died
- HB 4533 Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program” Died
Co-sponsored
416 billsCurrent session 37 bills
- HB 4918 To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 5443 Clarifying that electronic data processing services are to be included in the valuation of specialized high-technology property 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 5052 Increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees. In Committee
- HB 5373 Relating to changing political parties less than one year prior to being appointed to political office. Passed
- HB 5037 E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory In Committee
- HCR 89 A study resolution for the non-motorized trail networks that exist or could be developed within West Virginia. In Committee
- HB 4883 Relating to increasing annual salaries of certain employees of the state Signed
- HB 5698 Relating to the Consumer Data Protection Act 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 5261 Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation Signed
- HB 5310 Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act Passed
- HB 5294 Revising state law regulating farm wineries 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
- HCR 49 U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class “Willis ”Arnold" Karickhoff Memorial Bridge Passed
- HCR 44 Frank Walker Mosley Memorial Bridge Passed
- 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 5051 Provide a tax credit to for-profit and nonprofit corporations to encourage the continued operation of child-care facilities for the benefit of their employees In Committee
- HB 4880 Relating to personal income tax social security exemption Signed
- HB 5583 Permitting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to issue a special permit to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicles or nondivisible load exceeding the maximum specified Signed
- HCR 92 Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the effect of Economic Development Authority matching funds to facilitate aid to counties responsible for Emergency Medical Services coverage In Committee
Historical 379 bills
- HB 4191 Relating to providing child care generally Died
- HB 4087 To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance. Signed
- HB 4014 Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act Died
- HB 5692 Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund Signed
- HB 5685 Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center Signed
- HB 5668 Establishing the Central West Virginia Economic Development and Rural Revitalization Act Died
- HB 5563 To create the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Coordination Act Died
- HB 5460 Construction Cost Relief Act Died
- HB 5426 To add the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to the noxious weeds list Died
- HB 5400 Relating generally to punishment for child neglect resulting in death. Died
- HB 5359 To provide a funding stream from property taxes collected as a result of new high voltage electric transmission projects being constructed to lower electric rates to benefit West Virginians Died
- HB 5307 Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance. Signed
- HB 5199 Relating to county parks and recreation commission Died
- HB 5172 Relating to establishing the Low Earth Orbit Broadband Internet Connection Fund. Died
- HB 5168 To increase funding for EMS first responders. Signed
- HB 5089 Relating to public school acceptance of student transcripts or other credentials Signed
- HB 5025 Allowing the burning of obsolete farm structures. Died
- HB 4989 Professional Firefighter cancer screening Died
- HB 4985 Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities Died
- HB 4876 Relating generally to child labor Died
- HB 4868 West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026 Died
- HB 4765 Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise Signed
- HB 4756 To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV Died
- HB 4722 Relating to false judicial accusations after a determination of falsity Died
- HB 4624 To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |