| WV | HB4577 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to create a reciprocity agreement with the Republic of Ireland for driver licenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB4865 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to provide for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB5401 | Pass | The purpose of this bill relates to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | SB59 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to clarify residency requirements for voter eligibility.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB481 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to change "precinct" to "polling location" for voting places.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | HB4638 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to include an option for persons to indicate their choice to become an organ donor when registering to vote or modifying their voter registration.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB643 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | HB4710 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to expand the time limit on switching parties before the date of filing the announcement from 60 days to 180 days.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-13
Senate requests House to concur |
| WV | HB5166 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority to grant additional time for compliance not to exceed an additi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-13
Senate requests House to concur |
| WV | HB4477 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to provide the Attorney General with prosecutorial power over county and municipal elected officials in certain circumstances The bill also requires the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud to the Attorney ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5203 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purposes of voting in a municipal election.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5554 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to allow higher contributions to a political party's headquarters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB640 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections and providing misdemeanor criminal penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 |
| WV | HB5273 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency into county and municipal campaign finance activities by requiring all campaign finance reports for all elected offices in the state to be published online within 48 hours of the deadline, and to r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5228 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of electioneering; describe certain prohibited electioneering information or activity; exempt from the definition of "electioneering" certain activity and materials; permit certain persons to enfo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB1050 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Task Force on Election Integrity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-21
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4709 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to recognize legal standing of the West Virginia Legislature in court actions related to unauthorized changes to election laws and rules; and identify the Legislature as a necessary party.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB1007 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill relates to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB188 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to change the length of term of the state political party committee chair.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB976 | Intro
25% | This bill authorizes optional use of countywide voting centers on election day and establishes related notice, administrative, and rulemaking provisions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5639 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to address when district and gender designated seats cannot be filled during elections or when vacancies occur.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5066 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections and providing misdemeanor criminal penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5561 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud to the Attorney General for prosecution instead of a county prosecuting attorney.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5565 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to create the State Election Poll Clerk Reimbursement Fund Account for county poll clerks to receive a stipend of $100 per day for each day they work during early voting and/or election day for general elections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | HB5219 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to define residence for purposes of registration and voting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5518 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to enact the "Judicial Accountability and Recall Act."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5234 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to protect absentee voters' personal information from being displayed on the outside of an absentee ballot envelope sent through the mail, and to require personally identifiable information to be provided with an absentee ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB4600 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to require absentee ballots mailed in to be received by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election to be counted.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB4522 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to ban foreign backed spending on state ballot issues.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To Senate Workforce Committee |
| WV | SB905 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to preserve ballot images and cast vote records on the Secretary of State website which will allow a near 100% verification of cast vote tabulation by citizens and election officials and provide voters with the ability to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5394 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill relates to providing for the process of a recall election for elected officials, county commissioners or county board of education officials.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB902 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to remove voting barriers for disabled voters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5423 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to ensure that undocumented immigrants do not vote or operate a motor vehicle in the state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5386 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State and the county clerks to provide candidate information for display on the Secretary of State's website within five business days after receiving a certificate of announcement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB853 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify individuals permitted to be present in a polling place during an election period while voting is taking place for normal non-voting activities that normally occur at the location.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB833 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint, and that the respondent shall provide a response within ten business days.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB865 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of electioneering; describe certain prohibited electioneering information or activity; exempt from the definition of "electioneering" certain activity and materials; permit certain persons to enfo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB838 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to define residence for purposes of registration and voting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB834 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide that a candidate's filing fee is not generally refundable, even if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB835 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency into county and municipal campaign finance activities by requiring all campaign finance reports for all elected offices in the state to be published online within 48 hours of the deadline, and to r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB836 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is add contact information of the committee chair and require and acknowledgment in the statement of organization that the committee must adhere to the reporting requirements set forth in the campaign finance laws of West Vir...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB851 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide for a filing fee for a write-in candidate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB855 | Intro
25% | Providing circumstances that qualified voter is authorized to vote absentee ballot by mail
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB811 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to allow registered voters to change their party affiliation on the day of an election.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB813 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to encourage campaign finance reports to be filed in a timely fashion.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5236 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to ensure compliance with state law requiring ballot tabulating equipment to not be connected to the internet, by requiring random inspections by the Secretary of State, including all necessary reporting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5211 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require the designation "NC" on all lawful noncitizens' driver's licenses, identification cards, and temporary identification documents issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles for voter identification purposes and to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5218 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint, and that the respondent shall provide a response within 10 business days.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB750 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify the responsibility of the Governor to fill a vacancy in the state legislature. The bill provides a process for the selection of three legally qualified persons to fill a vacancy in the office of state senator or...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5231 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require counties to utilize separate voting machines for training from those used for voting in an election, and to require testing of the automatic tabulating equipment prior to its use in an election if the machine wa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
