HB2008 eases up on licensing requirements for plumbers, HVAC, and electricians.
The West Virginia State Senate passed HB2008 on March 17, 2021 by a vote of 17 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because oppressive and Marxist licensure requirements negatively affect the economy. Licensure requirements infringe on an individual’s ability to earn a living or jump into a profession. Licensure requirements lead to reduced competition, which leads to higher prices and reduced innovation.
| Legislator | Vote |
|---|---|
| Mike Azinger | Yes |
| Stephen Baldwin | No |
| Robert Beach | No |
| Craig Blair | Yes |
| Donna Boley | Yes |
| Michael Caputo | No |
| Charles Clements | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | No |
| Bill Hamilton | No |
| Glenn Jeffries | No |
| Robert Karnes | Yes |
| Richard Lindsay | No |
| Michael Maroney | No |
| Patrick Martin | Yes |
| Mark Maynard | Yes |
| Eric Nelson | No |
| Rupert Phillips | No |
| Robert Plymale | No |
| Rollan Roberts | Yes |
| Michael Romano | No |
| Patricia Rucker | Yes |
| Randy Smith | Yes |
| Ron Stollings | No |
| David Stover | -- |
| Chandler Swope | Yes |
| Dave Sypolt | Yes |
| Tom Takubo | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | Yes |
| Charles Trump | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | Yes |
| Michael Woelfel | No |
| Jack Woodrum | Yes |