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MOVING WEST VIRGINIA FORWARD
TAX POLICY
Recent policies enacted by Republicans over the last eight years, have produced record surplus revenue. Now is the time to reduce taxes by eliminating personal vehicle , business equipment and inventory taxes. I cosponsored HJR3 which puts the question of a Constitutional amendment on the ballot as amendment #2 to give the legislature the ability to end these taxes. I urge a yes vote!
LOCALITY PAY
Locality pay is desperately needed in the Eastern Panhandle for our teachers and state workers.
The conversation has been started and is ongoing. I am optimistic we will get this accomplished in the near future, and will continue to Fight for Locality Pay!
One Size Doesn't Fit All!
Business
West Virginia business climate has improved under Republican leadership. We have seen announcement after announcement of big businesses coming to West Virginia, NUCOR, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, GREEN POWER MOTOR COMPANY, PURE WATERCRAFT and tens of millions of dollars being spent by businesses on speculative projects right here in the Eastern Panhandle just to mention a few!
I will continue to support policies that encourage business growth, which will grow our economy!
EDUCATION
I support School Choice and sponsored Hope Scholarship, parents should have affordable options to get the best possible education for their children.
I have certainty noticed a negative impact from Sports on Academics in our Public Schools, the question becomes what can we do? I am interested in thoughts on this issue.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
2nd AMENDMENT
The 2nd Amendment is what got me involved in Politics and I will continue to advocate for Gun Owners!
West Virginia Values
You need a representative that will support your ideas, fight for the needs of your community and earn your respect. For someone who truly cares for your community, look no further.
Representing West Virginia with West Virginia Values!
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House Joint Resolutions for Constitutional Amendments
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 3 Constitutional Amendment to give the legislature the ability to end personal vehicle, business equipment and inventory tax.
This will be on November ballot as Amendment #2
VOTE YES
HJR 102 Education Oversight
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 1 passed the House in 2021 but did not get to finish line but passed as HJR 102 in 2022
HJR 102 Constitutional amendment will give the legislature oversight of State Board of Education rules and policies, to approve, deny or amend them, this has no effect on local school boards.
This will be on November ballot as Amendment #4
VOTE YES
HJR 2 Power to Impeach Supreme Court Justices, I Sponsored
HJR 3 To Exempt Certain Taxes, I Sponsored
HJR 2 Power to Impeach Supreme Court Justices, I Sponsored
HJR 2 Constitutional amendment Clarifies the House of Delegates has the power to impeach a Supreme Court Justice without any court interference.
This will be on November ballot as Amendment #1
VOTE YES
I should mention amendment 2, this amendment simply brings WV Constitution in line with a Supreme Court ruling by allowing Churches to incorporate,
Amendment #2
VOTE YES
EDUCATION
Hope Scholarship HB-2013
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
I was a proud Sponsor of the HOPE SCHOLARSHIP which will give parents a choice in Education for their child!
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
I was a sponsor of HB-3293 that will Protect women's sports in our schools and colleges by requiring students play in sports per sex they were born as!!!!
Charter Schools HB-2012
Same sex participation in Sports HB-3293
Charter Schools HB-2012
I did not sponsor HB- 2012 a bill to expand Charter Schools in West Virginia. I was honored to vote yes in committee and for passage.
Business Legislation I Sponsored
HB 2006
HB 2006
HB 2006
I sponsored HB2006 which reduced regulations on business in West Virginia, including raising the amount of contract before needing a contractors license.
HB 2008
HB 2006
HB 2006
I sponsored HB 2008 reduced regulations on businesses requirements for licensure relating to elevator mechanics, crane operators, HVAC, electricians, and plumbers
HB 4634
HB 2006
HB 4634
I sponsored HB 4634 Relating to occupational licensing or other authorization to practice business. Reduced Regulation.
Bills I have sponsored in 2022 with hyperlinks to the bills
This is a complete list of sponsored bills as of 1/30/2022 - click on bill number to view the bill
Delegate Horst sponsored 48 bills:
HB 2007 Provide for occupational licenses or other authorization to practice by recognition for qualified applicants from other states Pending House Government OrganizationCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2159 Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2364 Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer Pending House EducationCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2376 Allow concealed carry on and in capitol grounds Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2598 Altering the definition of an above ground storage tank Pending House ENGCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2602 Require special elections to be held same day as primary or general election Pending House Political SubdivisionsCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2603 Limit number of visitor bureaus that can exist in a county Pending House Government OrganizationCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2607 Require all registered voters to produce a photo ID to vote in all public office elections Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2609 Establish quick response teams t o work with drug users who are arrested Pending House DACommittee 01/12/22
HB 2856 Relating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of Highways Pending House T&ICommittee 01/12/22
HB 2857 Prohibiting the placement of the name or likeness of public officials on state road signs Pending House T&ICommittee 01/12/22
HB 2858Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts Pending House T&ICommittee 01/12/22
HB 2869 To remove any mandatory mask mandate in West Virginia Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2977Allow guns to be carried on capitol grounds Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2978 Gun carry allowed on college campuses Pending House EducationCommittee 01/12/22
HB 2979 Creating a tax credit for a manufacturer or power generating facility in West Virginia that purchases and uses coal, oil or gas Pending House ENGCommittee 01/12/22
HB 3095 To create the "Protection of Property from Warrantless Searches Act”Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 3197 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4004 Relating to limiting an abortion to fifteen week’s gestation Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/14/22
HB 4008 Relating to Higher Education Policy Commission funding formula Pending House FinanceCommittee 01/27/22
HB 4012 Prohibiting the showing of proof of a COVID-19 vaccination Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/24/22
HB 4013 Eliminating the certificate of need program Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/24/22
HB 4014 Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/24/22
HB 4031 Ban any and all mask mandates Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4033 Prohibit a county from charging for a building permit if the value of the improvement is less than that required for a contractor’s license Pending House Political SubdivisionsCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4036 To ensure false claims on property titles are not fault of landowner Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4038 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 olde rPending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4048 WV Keep, Bear and Drive with Arms ActPending 3rd Reading 01/31/22 HB 4052 Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4053 Relating to reasonable force in defense of self, real and personal property Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/12/22
HB 4058 Require all schools to update restrooms for privacy Pending House FinanceCommittee 01/17/22
HB 4073 Permit lifetime hunting and fishing license for volunteer firefighters with five years of service Pending House ANRCommittee 01/13/22
HB 4075 Exempt unmined rare earth metals/elements from taxation Pending House ENGCommittee 01/13/22
HB 4086 Updating the definition of ammunition relating to carry concealed weapons Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/14/22
HB 4087 Allowing variance in state fire code for certain buildings used solely for emergency equipment storage Pending House FDCommittee 01/14/22
HB 4289 Establishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission Pending House FinanceCommittee 01/27/22
HB 4299 To prohibit the intentional interference with election processes and creating associated criminal penalties Pending 3rd Reading 01/31/22
HB 4302 Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia Pending House ANRCommittee 01/20/22
HB 4320 Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/21/22
HB 4342 Providing for the Relief at the Pump Bill Pending House T&ICommittee 01/21/22
HB 4346 Relating to the authority and obligations of the Governor and Legislature when in declared states of preparedness and emergency Pending House Government OrganizationCommittee 01/24/22
HB 4359 Creating the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act, replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act Pending House JudiciaryCommittee 01/24/22
HB 4379 Requiring all higher education institutions to use statewide contracts issued by the Purchasing Division Pending House EducationCommittee 01/25/22
HB 4381 Include vehicle inspection within the vehicle registration process Pending House T&ICommittee 01/25/22
HB 4389 Relating to repealing school innovation zones provisions superseded by Innovation in Education Act Pending House EducationCommittee 01/25/22
HB 4391 Relating generally to school nurses Pending House EducationCommittee 01/25/22
HB 4414 Prohibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities Pending House Health and Human ResourcesCommittee 01/26/22
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