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WVHB4350PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit the filling of a vacancy for a candidate to an elected office after the time is closed for announcing as a candidate caused by failure of any person of a party to file for the elected office.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB166PassUpdating contested elections procedures
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVHB4552PassThe purpose of this bill is to require immediate verification of partisan election candidates' party affiliation.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVHB5298PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit unsuccessful candidates in a primary election from being nominated by a different political party for placement on the subsequent general election ballot.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB623PassThe purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB624PassThe purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVHB4591Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to give a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5077Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to establish residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5373Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the changing of party affiliation from Independent or no party to a party affiliation fewer than 60 days prior to running for office.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5623Engross
50%
Relating to absenteee voting
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2024-02-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4963Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of deep fake technology to influence an election.
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2024-02-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB348Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of "electioneering communication" to be consistent with the Federal Election Commission.
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2024-02-26
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB4191Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites. The bill provides equal opportunities for all...
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2024-02-24
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB630Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to define protections for election officials and election workers, including poll workers while performing the duties of the election process; and clarifies the conditions and circumstances of protections.
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2024-02-22
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB593Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in any election held in West Virginia.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB622Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill relates to the time period of voting inactivity required to initiate a confirmation notice mailing.
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2024-02-16
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB828Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify political party procedure and authority to select delegates to its national convention; and to political party conventions for nomination of presidential electors.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB829Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to revise and modify political party committee organization, vacancy filling procedures, and political party internal governance.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB830Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedures for filling vacancies in state legislature.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4436Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require that municipal elections be held concurrently with regularly scheduled primary or general elections.
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2024-02-14
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB772Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to codify existing policy of the Secretary of State regarding the security of absentee ballots.
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2024-02-13
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4004Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate restrictions to voting rights following an individual's release from incarceration through pardon, probation, parole, or completion of sentence.
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5610Intro
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Requiring candidates for sheriff and prosecutor to disclose criminal history when filing for office
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2024-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB747Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize uses of political party headquarters funds and funding sources to include corporate contributors.
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2024-02-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5633Intro
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Requiring a person to be a member of a respective political party 12 months before they can run for office in that party
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2024-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5523Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.
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2024-02-08
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5503Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to creating the "Resign to Run" law, providing restrictions on qualifying for public office; providing that no person may qualify as a candidate for more than one public office, whether federal, state, district, county, or...
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2024-02-07
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB676Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.
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2024-02-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5486Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to create the "County Home Rule Program."
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2024-02-06
To House Government Organization Committee
WVSB673Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.
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2024-02-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB674Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.
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2024-02-06
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB636Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to expressly prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for a...
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2024-02-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5440Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to change the manner of filling vacancies in county commissions.
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2024-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB625Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for absentee vo...
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2024-02-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB627Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.
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2024-02-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4017Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to make general modifications to early voting procedures; registration by mail; voter registration services; unlawful registration or rejection of voter; alteration or destruction of records; early in person voting; and cr...
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2024-01-31
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5384Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to change the date for election of judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the same date as the general election.
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2024-01-31
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5383Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to move the election of Supreme Court justices to the general election rather than the primary election.
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2024-01-31
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB592Intro
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The purpose of this bill is authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.
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2024-01-30
To Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WVHB5366Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require paper ballots in all elections. The bill prohibits electronic voting. Finally, the bill requires photo identification to vote.
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2024-01-30
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5362Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide for additional protections offered to those people working in elections.
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2024-01-30
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5341Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Supreme Court of Appeals, consistent with the Rules of Appellate Procedure, maintains the discretionary power to waive oral argument by counsel during a contested election.
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2024-01-30
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB4205Engross
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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; identify the Legislature as a necessary party; and clarify who may seek mandamus rel...
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2024-01-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5288Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to establish the date for the primary election for the office of the President of United States.
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2024-01-29
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5282Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in West Virginia.
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2024-01-29
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5247Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). The bill provides for...
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2024-01-26
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5173Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require an election rather than appointment of members of the any parks and recreation commission of a county with a population of greater than one hundred and fifty thousand.
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2024-01-25
To House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
WVHB5138Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require legislative approval before implementing any new federal guidance on elections, accepting any new federal funds for elections, and mandating that the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Legislature be notified...
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2024-01-25
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5125Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require absentee ballots to be received by the time the polls close on election day.
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2024-01-25
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5168Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require all County School Superintendents to be elected by the voters of their respective counties for four-year terms.
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2024-01-25
To House Judiciary Committee
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