Date of Birth: January 1st, 1967
Education: BS Criminal Justice, Wichita State University; MPA Criminal Justice, City University; Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
Occupation: Retired Army Colonel; Military Police Officer
Spouse: Shirley
Religion: Catholic
Town of Birth: Waterloo, IA
Affiliations: Member, National Rifle Association; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Member, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA); Life Member, North American Hunting Club; Member, Bluefield Mercer Lodge No. 85; Member, West Virginia Citizens Defense League
SPONSORED LEGISLATION, 2025Delegate Smith, D. was the Lead Sponsor of 140 bills | |||
| Bill | Title | Status | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2051 | Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds | Pending | Judiciary |
| HB 2053 | Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces | Signed | |
| HB 2055 | Relating to requirements for canned or packaged food and percentage limits for fortified wine | Pending | |
| HB 2056 | Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations | Pending | |
| HB 2057 | Relating to military interpersonal violence | Pending | |
| HB 2058 | Relating to military connected students | Pending | |
| HB 2113 | Relating to accessories to a crime | Pending | Judiciary |
| HB 2114 | Removing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations | Pending | |
| HB 2115 | To implement a Property Tax Poverty Exemption - School Excess Levy | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2116 | Allowing for surplus money collected above voter approved excess levy requests to remain with specific county and placed in general fund | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2117 | Relating to when Mail In Ballots are Due | Pending | |
| HB 2118 | Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions | Pending | Judiciary |
| HB 2120 | Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission | Pending | |
| HB 2121 | Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses | Signed | |
| HB 2122 | Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Hygiene and Infant Products | Pending | |
| HB 2123 | Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse | Signed | |
| HB 2158 | Relating to removal of a sunset clause for the West Virginia spay and neuter program | Pending | |
| HB 2187 | Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer | Pending | Judiciary |
| HB 2221 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general administration of records management and preservation. | Pending | |
| HB 2222 | Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules. | Signed | |
| HB 2223 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the management of records maintained by the Records Center | Pending | |
| HB 2224 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exemptions from management services provided by the Fleet Management Division | Pending | |
| HB 2225 | Relating to authorizing the Information Services and Communications Division to promulgate a legislative rule relating to plan of operation | Pending | |
| HB 2226 | Relating to authorizing the Information Services and Communications Divisions to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telecommunications payments by spending units | Pending | |
| HB 2227 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to financial services reporting | Pending | |
| HB 2228 | Relating to authorizing the Office of Technology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the plan of operation | Pending | |
| HB 2229 | Relating to authorizing the Office of Technology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telecommunications payments made by state spending units | Pending | |
| HB 2230 | Relating to authorizing the Public Defender Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the payment of fees and reimbursement of expenses of court-appointed attorneys | Pending | |
| HB 2231 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants | Pending | |
| HB 2232 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards | Pending | |
| HB 2233 | Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| HB 2234 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities | Pending | |
| HB 2235 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system | Pending | |
| HB 2236 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants | Pending | |
| HB 2237 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control | Pending | |
| HB 2238 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to water pollution control permit fee schedules | Pending | |
| HB 2239 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems | Pending | |
| HB 2240 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to statewide trauma and emergency care system | Pending | |
| HB 2241 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fatality and mortality review team | Pending | |
| HB 2242 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to vital statistics | Pending | |
| HB 2243 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency medical services | Pending | |
| HB 2244 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Primary Care Support Program | Pending | |
| HB 2245 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the general provisions of the Medical Cannabis Program | Pending | |
| HB 2246 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to growers and processors of the Medical Cannabis Program | Pending | |
| HB 2247 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to laboratories of the Medical Cannabis Program | Pending | |
| HB 2248 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dispensaries of the Medical Cannabis Program | Pending | |
| HB 2249 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Safe Harbor Letter for the Medical Cannabis Program | Pending | |
| HB 2250 | Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to critical access hospitals | Pending | |
| HB 2251 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the pilot program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance | Pending | |
| HB 2252 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Recovery Residence Certification and Accreditation Program | Pending | |
| HB 2253 | Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hospital licensure | Pending | |
| HB 2254 | Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Behavioral Health Centers Licensure | Pending | |
| HB 2255 | Relating to authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the protocol for law enforcement response to child abuse and neglect | Pending | |
| HB 2256 | Relating to authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sexual assault forensic examinations | Pending | |
| HB 2257 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Protective Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ranks and duties of officers within the membership of the division | Pending | |
| HB 2258 | Relating to authorizing the State Emergency Response Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Emergency Planning Grant Program | Pending | |
| HB 2259 | Relating to authorizing the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cadet selection | Pending | |
| HB 2260 | Relating to authorizing the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police Career Progression System | Pending | |
| HB 2261 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to private club licensing | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2262 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the sale of wine and hard cider | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2263 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to tobacco products in vending machines | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2264 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2265 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to retail enforcement of select plant-based derivatives and derivative products, including hemp and kratom | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2266 | Relating to authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2267 | Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules | Signed | |
| HB 2268 | Relating to authorizing the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Rule | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2269 | Relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2270 | Relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to alternative resolution of tax disputes | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2271 | Relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2272 | Relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the exchange of information pursuant to written agreement | Pending | Finance |
| HB 2273 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the construction and reconstruction of state roads | Pending | |
| HB 2274 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the use of state rights of way and adjacent areas | Pending | |
| HB 2275 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways | Pending | |
| HB 2276 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to small wireless facilities on Division of Highways rights-of-way | Pending | |
| HB 2277 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to actions affecting driving privileges | Pending | |
| HB 2278 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disclosure of information from the files of the Division of Motor Vehicles | Pending | |
| HB 2279 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to handicapped placards | Pending | |
| HB 2280 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Safety and Treatment Program | Pending | |
| HB 2281 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2018 | Pending | |
| HB 2282 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supporting electronic toll collection and enforcement | Pending | |
| HB 2283 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state aid for fairs and festivals | Pending | |
| HB 2284 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the inspection of meat and poultry | Pending | |
| HB 2285 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing and other fees | Pending | |
| HB 2286 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia manufacture-grade milk | Pending | |
| HB 2287 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to employment reference and inquiries and background checks | Pending | |
| HB 2288 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia fish processing | Pending | |
| HB 2289 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to select plant-based derivatives and select plant-based derivative products. | Pending | |
| HB 2290 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Rural Rehabilitation Program | Pending | |
| HB 2291 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to raw milk | Pending | |
| HB 2292 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of architects | Pending | |
| HB 2293 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of architects | Pending | |
| HB 2294 | Relating to authorizing the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Local Government Purchasing Card Program | Pending | |
| HB 2295 | Relating to authorizing the State Auditor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to private trust companies | Pending | |
| HB 2296 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the operation of barber, cosmetology, nail technology, aesthetic, hair styling, and waxing salons and schools | Pending | |
| HB 2297 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the schedule of fees | Pending | |
| HB 2298 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the schedule of fines | Pending | |
| HB 2299 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | Pending | |
| HB 2300 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Dentistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education requirements | Pending | |
| HB 2301 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Dentistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mobile dental facilities and portable dental units | Pending | |
| HB 2302 | Relating to authorizing the Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the regulation of campaign finance | Pending | |
| HB 2303 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements | Pending | |
| HB 2304 | Relating to authorizing the Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions | Pending | |
| HB 2305 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain initial licensure applicants | Pending | |
| HB 2306 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the Board | Pending | |
| HB 2307 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to competency standards for advanced practice by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants | Pending | |
| HB 2308 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to request for waiver of licensing fees for certain individuals | Pending | |
| HB 2309 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | Pending | |
| HB 2310 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telehealth practice requirements and definitions | Pending | |
| HB 2311 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a waiver of initial licensing fees for certain initial licensure applicants | Pending | |
| HB 2312 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy | Pending | |
| HB 2313 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act | Pending | |
| HB 2314 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits | Pending | |
| HB 2315 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application of waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals | Pending | |
| HB 2316 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations and application for waiver of initial licensing | Pending | |
| HB 2317 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification | Pending | |
| HB 2318 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to renewal of licensure or certification | Pending | |
| HB 2319 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and renewal of appraisal management companies | Pending | |
| HB 2320 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and the conduct of brokerage business | Pending | |
| HB 2321 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application of waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals | Pending | |
| HB 2322 | Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial license eligibility determination | Pending | |
| HB 2323 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct | Pending | |
| HB 2324 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to criteria for licensure | Pending | |
| HB 2325 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations | Pending | |
| HB 2326 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telehealth practice requirements and definitions | Pending | |
| HB 2327 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the practice of public health sanitation | Pending | |
| HB 2328 | Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to speech-language pathology and audiology assistants | Pending | |
| HB 2329 | Relating to authorizing the Hope Scholarship Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Hope Scholarship Program | Pending | |
| HB 2330 | Relating to authorizing the State Conservation Committee to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Conservation Committee grant program | Pending | |
| HB 2331 | Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules | Signed | |
| HB 2332 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to transporting and selling wildlife parts and pelts | Pending | |
| HB 2333 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to boating | Pending | |
| HB 2334 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special boating | Pending | |
| HB 2335 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public use of campgrounds in West Virginia State Parks and State Forests and campsites in State Rail Trails | Pending | |
| HB 2336 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special projects and grants for West Virginia State Parks, State Forests, and State Rail Trails | Pending | |
| HB 2337 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping | Pending | |
| HB 2338 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general hunting | Pending | |
| HB 2339 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special waterfowl hunting | Pending | |
| HB 2340 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special fishing | Pending | |
| HB 2341 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to catching and selling baitfish | Pending | |
| HB 2342 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to falconry | Pending | |
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