Education: Glen Rogers High School ;90 B.A. in Sociology - West Virginia University ;94
Occupation: Retired - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Spouse: Jennifer
Children: Clay, Morgan and Faith
Parents: The late David and Linda Brooks
Religion: Baptist
Affiliations: Knight of the Golden Horseshoe - 86, NRA, West Virginia Citizens Defense League
SPONSORED LEGISLATION, 2025Delegate Brooks was the Lead Sponsor of 28 bills | |||
Bill | Title | Status | Committee |
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HB 2527 | To create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees. | Pending | Finance |
HB 2528 | To permit students in Christian schools at the elementary and middle school level to participate in county level sport tournaments | Signed | |
HB 2529 | Prohibit the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for any state funded program or activity | Pending | |
HB 2530 | To allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country. | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2531 | Increasing the Homestead Property Tax Exemption | Pending | Finance |
HB 2532 | Exempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUs | Pending | |
HB 2533 | To require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement. | Pending | |
HB 2534 | Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry | Pending | |
HB 2535 | Creating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2536 | Require full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2537 | To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2538 | To exempt retired DNR Law Enforcement Division officers from paying state tax on pension payments | Pending | Finance |
HB 2539 | Provide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State Parks | Pending | Finance |
HB 2540 | State to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time served | Pending | Finance |
HB 2541 | Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2542 | Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits. | Pending | |
HB 2567 | Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2568 | Eliminate net metering in WV | Pending | |
HB 2569 | To provide a tax credit for businesses who utilize recycling programs or recycling facilities | Pending | Finance |
HB 2570 | To enable National Park Service Officers to enforce WV and local laws in the National Parks in this state. | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 2571 | Create mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner information. | Pending | Finance |
HB 2572 | To eliminate the restriction of hunting bears over bait | Pending | |
HB 2654 | To create the Food Safety Act | Pending | |
HB 2807 | Move marina gas tax proceeds to DNR Law enforcement division | Pending | Finance |
HB 2863 | Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office. | Pending | |
HB 2980 | Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 3135 | To create the felony offense for protestors blocking passage on streets and highways. | Pending | Judiciary |
HB 3136 | Change required service from 25 to 20 years for eligibility for minimum 1k retirement annuity | Pending | Finance |