Del. Josh Holstein

Primary HB 2134

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

To exempt school buses from toll fees in West Virginia

Maddy summaryHB 2134 exempts school buses currently in operation from paying toll fees on West Virginia roadways. The bill amends state law to explicitly exclude school buses from toll charges collected under the West Virginia Parkways Authority's toll system. This change directly affects school districts, bus operators, and students who rely on school bus transportation. The policy removes a financial burden for school transportation without altering toll collection mechanisms for other vehicles. The bill focuses solely on the exemption, with no additional provisions or funding impacts specified.

EducationSupports EducationRemoves toll fees for school buses, reducing operational costs for K-12 districts and easing financial burdens on school transportation systems.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationExempts school buses from toll fees, reducing financial burden on school transportation infrastructure use without altering toll collection mechanisms.92% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2140

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

To exempt daylight fluorescent outer garments from sales

Maddy summaryHB 2140 exempts sales of daylight fluorescent orange or blaze orange outerwear (sold specifically for hunter safety) from West Virginia's sales tax during the first two weeks of November. The bill directly affects hunters purchasing safety gear during this period, removing a tax burden on these items. Key provisions define the exemption to apply only to garments marketed for hunting safety, not other clothing, and limit the tax-free period to November 1-14 annually. This policy change provides a temporary tax relief for a specific safety-related product during a designated hunting season window.

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2138

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Require adoption awareness material be made available in high school counseling offices

Maddy summaryHB 2138 requires West Virginia public high schools (grades 9-12) to make adoption awareness materials available to students upon request starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The materials must cover adoption types, foster care vs. private adoption, resources for pregnant students, and child development basics, as specified in the bill. Schools must also provide written information about these materials to parents or guardians of pregnant students enrolled in the school. This policy directly affects high school students, school counselors, and parents of pregnant students in West Virginia public schools.

EducationSupports EducationMandates availability of educational materials on adoption/resources in high school counseling, expanding student access to information and supporting well-being within K-12 education.85% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 4880

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Relating to personal income tax social security exemption

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 4829

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Relating to employment of service personnel and removing the requirement for a high school diploma or general education development certificate.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 4838

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 5128

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 4350

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 5430

Signed into law · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

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 into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5223

Passed · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program

Passed Mar 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track