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Republican
· Delegate
John Paul Hott
Represents District 85 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Republicans
92%
on 111 party-line votes · House Republicans median 88%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 719 of 721 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
3 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
Roll calls on record
721
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How John Paul Hott votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where John Paul Hott sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. John Paul Hott is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
9 of 111 party-line votes.
SB182 · Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 692) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 45–48 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB927 · Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees
Passed House (Roll No. 608) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 66–28 · most Republicans voted the other way
SJR9 · Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment
Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 508) · 2026-03-13 · Passed 57–40 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB927 · Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 494) · 2026-03-12 · Passed 49–40 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB556 · Modifying priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles provided by entities
Passed House (Roll No. 390) · 2026-03-11 · Passed 77–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4026 · Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission
Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 384) · 2026-03-10 · Passed 70–24 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5074 · Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 47–46 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4198 · E-Verify Safe Harbor Act
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 70) · 2026-02-10 · Passed 48–46 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4198 · E-Verify Safe Harbor Act
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 69) · 2026-02-10 · Failed 40–55 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB4958 · To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 147) · 2026-02-20 · Failed 48–48
HB5074 · Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 47–46
HB5525 · To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.
Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 347) · 2026-03-04 · Failed 46–47
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to consider rejected (Roll No. 694) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 47–49
SB137 · Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 360) · 2026-03-06 · Failed 45–47
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kayla YoungDemocrat · District 56 · 129 shared contested votes
38%
John WilliamsDemocrat · District 80 · 129 shared contested votes
33%
Sean HornbuckleDemocrat · District 25 · 111 shared contested votes
33%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (2 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills John Paul Hott was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced14
Out of committee4
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers3
Became law3
Never left committee10
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Taxation 2Natural Resources 2Retirement 2Workers Compensation 2Motor Vehicles 1Education (K12) 1
To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers.
The purpose of this bill is to provide one-half service credit for periods of disability service to count toward retirement for State Troopers.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement
The purpose of this bill is to increase the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for members who retire after July 1, 2026, and to provide funding for the benefit,
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Classifying forestry equipment for levy purposes
The purpose of this bill is to reclassify forestry equipment as Class I property to provide tax benefits to forestry businesses by acknowledging forestry as a part of agriculture.
Became lawApproved by Governor 4/1/2026 · 2026-04-01
Relating to public adjusters
The purpose of this bill is to create application, licensure, and examination requirements for public adjusters and to create standards of conduct which govern public adjusters.
Passed one chamberTo Banking and Insurance · 2026-03-05
To provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Not out of committeeTo House Finance · 2026-02-16
Relating to disability pay for West Virginia State Troopers
The purpose of this bill is to increase pay for State Troopers with permanent total disability from injuries received in the line of duty in accordance with the pay increases the Trooper would have received from seniority had the Trooper not been injured.
Not out of committeeTo House Finance · 2026-02-11
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
The purpose of this bill is to permit county commissions to lease, rent, or permit the use of a county-owned wireless tower or any portions thereof, with exceptions.
Not out of committeeTo House Homeland Security · 2026-02-06
Public Utility Stability Act.
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public Utility Stability Act, which will set appropriate time frames and procedures for rate increases for water and sewerage utilities.
Not out of committeeMarkup Discussion · 2026-02-03
Relating to rules for hunting antlered deer
The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to propose rules for hunting antlered deer.
Not out of committeeTo House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism · 2026-01-20
Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders
The purpose of this bill is to exempt, from state income tax, salaries of law- enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and correctional officers.
Not out of committeeTo House Finance · 2026-01-19
Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit towards retirement
The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the West Virginia State Police Retirement System to use accrued leave to acquire additional credited service toward retirement.
Not out of committeeTo House Finance · 2026-01-19
Prohibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstances
The purpose of this bill is to require operators of vehicles to drive in rightmost portion or lane of roads or highways.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-01-19
Requiring each county school board to employ at least one full time school nurse
The purpose of this bill is to require county boards to employ at least one full time nurse for each public school.
Not out of committeeTo House Education · 2026-01-19
Create license plate for autism awareness
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special registration plates for autism awareness.
Not out of committeeTo House Energy and Public Works · 2026-01-19
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB5212 · 2026-03-15
Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 597))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (Effective from passage (Roll No. 598))
SB701 · 2026-03-14
Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes (Passed House (Roll No. 601))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Passed House (Roll No. 616))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Effective from passage (Roll No. 617))
HB4012 · 2026-03-14
Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state (Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595))
SB944 · 2026-03-14
Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws (Passed House (Roll No. 609))
SB900 · 2026-03-14
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility" (Passed House (Roll No. 603))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Passed House (Roll No. 622))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Effective from passage (Roll No. 623))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Passed House (Roll No. 626))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 627))
SB982 · 2026-03-14
Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program (Passed House (Roll No. 614))
HB4364 · 2026-03-14
Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 593))
SB906 · 2026-03-14
Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations (Passed House (Roll No. 604))
SB1026 · 2026-03-14
Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship (Passed House (Roll No. 620))
SB913 · 2026-03-14
Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 605))
HB4412 · 2026-03-14
Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 599))
SB1064 · 2026-03-14
Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel (Passed House (Roll No. 629))
HB4415 · 2026-03-14
Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631))
HB5638 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 644))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (Effective from passage (Roll No. 634))
HB4610 · 2026-03-14
Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 639))
HB4010 · 2026-03-14
Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 600))
SB1059 · 2026-03-14
Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers (Passed House (Roll No. 628))
HB4106 · 2026-03-14
Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 596))
HB4999 · 2026-03-14
Relating to crimes against athletic officials (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642))
SB947 · 2026-03-14
Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18 (Passed House (Roll No. 610))
SB952 · 2026-03-14
Transferring Court Security Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 612))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Passed House (Roll No. 606))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607))
HB5214 · 2026-03-14
Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment and title amendment (Roll No. 646))
SB977 · 2026-03-14
Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability (Passed House (Roll No. 613))
SB985 · 2026-03-14
Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products (Passed House (Roll No. 615))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 590))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Passed House (Roll No. 591))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Effective from passage (Roll No. 592))
SB899 · 2026-03-14
Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals (Passed House (Roll No. 602))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 635))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 636))
SB927 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees (Passed House (Roll No. 608))
HB5564 · 2026-03-14
Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594))
SB950 · 2026-03-14
Relating to mileage and expenses of judges (Passed House (Roll No. 611))
HB5086 · 2026-03-14
Relating to peer support services (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 653))
HB4546 · 2026-03-14
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations. (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 638))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Passed House (Roll No. 624))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Effective from passage (Roll No. 625))
HB4577 · 2026-03-14
Relating to driver’s licenses (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 675))
HB5480 · 2026-03-14
Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 661))
HB4345 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the preservation of missing persons records and evidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 677))
SB1033 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land (Passed House (Roll No. 621))
HB5462 · 2026-03-14
Relating to Mine Subsidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 658))
SB558 · 2026-03-14
Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 657))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Passed House (Roll No. 618))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Effective from passage (Roll No. 619))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 651))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (Effective July 1, 2027 (Roll No. 652))
HB4366 · 2026-03-14
Relating to military interpersonal violence (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 630))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 721 total roll-call votes this session).
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