To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.

Engrossed on 2/27/26

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From the Legislature

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 General for prosecution instead of a county prosecuting attorney.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 222)

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 19

9:30 AM

House Courts Subcommittee Meeting

Jan 19

9:30 AM

Subcommittee on Courts Meeting

Jan 20

9:45 AM

House Courts Subcommittee Meeting

Jan 20

9:45 AM

Subcommittee on Courts Meeting

Jan 22

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 22

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 23

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 23

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 27

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 27

11:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 27

11:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting