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Member, House of Delegates, District 92
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Michael HiteWest Virginia Legislature

Michael Hite

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 92

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Business owner
Lives in
Martinsburg

Delegate since 2022. A Martinsburg business owner.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored Berkeley County economic development district excise taxIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4500 (2026 regular session), titled "Permitting the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Michael Hite, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4500 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Permitting the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored direct insurer payment to out-of-network EMSIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5379 (2026 regular session), titled "To require payment by insurers directly to the out-of-network emergency medical services agency and the prompt payment of clean claims.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Michael Hite, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5379 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To require payment by insurers directly to the out-of-network emergency medical services agency and the prompt payment of clean claims.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored resolution ending sheriffs' two-term limitIn office

    Lead sponsor of HJR 23 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to removing language prohibiting sheriffs from serving more than two consecutive terms". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Michael Hite, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HJR 23 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to removing language prohibiting sheriffs from serving more than two consecutive terms”
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  • Sponsored the West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4868 (2026 regular session), titled "West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Michael Hite, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4868 · wvlegislature.gov

    “West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026”
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