129 bills on elections and voting
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5401 | Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas Joe Funkhouser | Became law | Jun 29, 2026Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| HB 5063 | To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member David Cannon | Became law | Jun 29, 2026Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| HB 4865 | Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials Joe Funkhouser | Became law | Jun 29, 2026Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| HB 4638 | Relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors Evan Worrell | Became law | Jun 29, 2026Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SB 643 | Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program Anne B. Charnock | Became law | Jun 25, 2026Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SB 640 | Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections Mike Azinger | Became law | Jun 25, 2026Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SB 587 | Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials Charles H. Clements | Became law | Jun 25, 2026Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SB 481 | Relating to elections Jack Woodrum | Became law | Jun 25, 2026Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SB 59 | Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements Patricia Rucker | Became law | Jun 25, 2026Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 |
| SJR 9 | Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment Patricia Rucker | Passed both chambers | Mar 14, 2026Completed legislative action |
| HB 5166 | 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 add… Jim Butler | Died | Mar 13, 2026Senate requests House to concur |
| HB 4710 | Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. Josh Holstein | Died | Mar 13, 2026Senate requests House to concur |
| HB 4656 | Relating to chronic absenteeism Joe Ellington | Died | Mar 11, 2026On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education |
| HB 5203 | To forbid any municipality from issuing an ID for the purpose of voting in a municipal election Geno Chiarelli | Died | Mar 4, 2026To Judiciary |
| HB 4477 | To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute. Gary G. Howell | Died | Mar 4, 2026To Judiciary |
| HB 5688 | Relating to the creation of the West Virginia Task Force on Election Integrity Chris Phillips | Died | Mar 2, 2026To House Judiciary |
| HB 5273 | Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office Joe Funkhouser | Died | Feb 21, 2026To Judiciary |
| HB 5228 | Relating to clarifying the definition of electioneering Joe Funkhouser | Died | Feb 21, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 1050 | Creating WV Task Force on Election Integrity Patricia Rucker | Died | Feb 21, 2026To Government Organization |
| SCR 4 | Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study security of WV elections Patricia Rucker | In committee | Feb 21, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 1021 | Creating limited purpose ordinance procedure for municipal elections Jay Taylor | Died | Feb 20, 2026To Judiciary |
| HB 4709 | Relating to changing the process of election litigation Josh Holstein | Died | Feb 19, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 1007 | Relating to voting in WV elections while residing overseas Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 19, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 1004 | Adding voter approval requirement to close or consolidate schools Glenn Jeffries | Died | Feb 19, 2026To Education |
| HCR 21 | Study resolution study the feasibility of providing property tax relief to primary residence when investments increase a county property tax base Gary G. Howell | In committee | Feb 19, 2026To House Rules |
| HB 5639 | To address when district and gender designated seats cannot be filled during elections or when vacancies occur David Green | Died | Feb 17, 2026To House Judiciary |
| SB 976 | Authorizing optional use of county-wide voting centers on election day Anne B. Charnock | Died | Feb 17, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 188 | Changing length of term of state political party chair Laura Wakim Chapman | Died | Feb 17, 2026To House Judiciary |
| HB 5627 | To provide for a $100 tax credit per election for service by an election official to West Virginia Personal income tax liabilities. Chris Phillips | Died | Feb 16, 2026To House Finance |
| HB 5565 | Relating to creating 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 electi… Chris Phillips | Died | Feb 16, 2026To House Finance |
| HB 5561 | Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution Laura Kimble | Died | Feb 16, 2026To House Judiciary |
| HB 5066 | Relating to prohibiting the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections Daniel Linville | Died | Feb 16, 2026Markup Discussion |
| HB 5219 | Relating to defining residence for the purpose of registration and voting in West Virginia Joe Funkhouser | Died | Feb 13, 2026Markup Discussion |
| HB 5234 | Relating to requiring certain information with an absentee ballot Erica Moore | Died | Feb 12, 2026To House Judiciary |
| HB 4600 | Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day. Rick Hillenbrand | Died | Feb 11, 2026To Judiciary |
| HB 5386 | Relating to candidate’s certificate of announcement. Josh Holstein | Died | Feb 10, 2026To House Judiciary |
| HB 4522 | Banning Foreign-backed spending on State Ballot Issues Bill Ridenour | Died | Feb 10, 2026To Workforce |
| SB 905 | Requiring election officials to capture and publish ballot images Patricia Rucker | Died | Feb 10, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 902 | Removing barriers to voting for disabled voters Joey Garcia | Died | Feb 10, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 865 | Clarifying definition of "electioneering" Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 855 | Providing circumstances that qualified voter is authorized to vote absentee ballot by mail Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 853 | Clarifying persons permitted to be present in polling place during election for non-voting activities Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 851 | Providing for filing fee for write-in candidates Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 839 | Creating personal income tax credit for election officials in WV Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 838 | Defining residence for purpose of registration and voting in WV Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 837 | Relating to filing of fraudulent financing statement Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 836 | Requiring contact information for chair of political committee Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 835 | Requiring candidates file campaign financial statements with county clerk Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 834 | Prohibiting refunds of candidate filing fees Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
| SB 833 | Requiring Secretary of State notify respondent of election law complaint Robbie Morris | Died | Feb 9, 2026To Judiciary |
From West Virginia's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.