Del. Joe Ellington

Co-sponsor HB 2438

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force

Maddy summaryHB 2438 amends West Virginia law to remove the gender restriction in the state convict road force program, making all state inmates - regardless of sex - eligible to work on state road construction and maintenance projects. The bill changes existing law (§17-5-1) that previously limited eligibility to "all male persons convicted of a felony" by removing that language. This directly affects all incarcerated individuals serving felony sentences who may be assigned to road work under the supervision of the state Highway Commissioner. The key provision updates the statutory language to ensure gender-neutral eligibility for this labor program.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves gender barrier in correctional work program, expanding rehabilitation opportunities for all inmates - aligns with reform goals of inclusive correctional programming.90% confidence

In committee Feb 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2519

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Co-sponsor

Raising salaries for school service personnel

Maddy summaryHB 2519 raises minimum monthly salaries for West Virginia school service personnel by $900 effective July 1, 2023-2026. The bill updates the State Minimum Pay Scale Pay Grade Schedule, setting new minimum pay levels for all service employees working over 3.5 hours daily (with part-time staff receiving half the rate). It directly affects school support staff like custodians, cafeteria workers, and maintenance personnel across the state. The policy creates a concrete, uniform salary increase tied to years of experience, with specific pay amounts detailed in the updated schedule.

EducationSupports EducationRaises minimum salaries for K-12 support staff (custodians, cafeteria workers) via updated pay scale, directly funding school personnel through state-mandated increases.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases minimum wages for school service personnel by $900, advancing compensation standards in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

In committee Feb 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2169

In committee · West Virginia House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Remove variable rate on gas tax

Maddy summaryHB 2169 would remove the variable component from West Virginia's gas tax, replacing it with a fixed rate of $0.205 per gallon. Currently, the tax includes a flat rate plus a variable rate tied to wholesale fuel prices (with minimums of $2.34 or $3.04 per gallon). The bill eliminates the fluctuating percentage-based calculation, making the tax amount consistent regardless of market prices. This change directly affects gas retailers, distributors, and consumers who pay the motor fuel excise tax in West Virginia. The bill preserves the existing flat rate but removes all price-dependent adjustments.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves variable gas tax component, fixing rate at $0.205/gal, reducing tax burden for consumers and providing fiscal predictability.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 4860

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

Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs

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 5153

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

Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 4945

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

Relating generally to the Hope Scholarship Program

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 4768

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

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 into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 5650

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

Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 4830

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

To address the professional development of teachers.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor