West Virginia HB4477 grants the Secretary of State authority to refer election law violations to the Attorney General for prosecution.

West Virginia HB4477 amends the state code to allow the Secretary of State to refer allegations of election law violations to the Attorney General for prosecution. This change applies when county prosecuting attorneys decline to prosecute after a 60-day review period. The bill also grants the Attorney General prosecutorial power over county and municipal elected officials in specific circumstances, such as corruption or prosecutorial misconduct. The Secretary of State retains duties including administering oaths, issuing subpoenas, and preparing annual reports on election administration.

West Virginia HB4477 grants the Secretary of State authority to refer election law violations to the Attorney General for prosecution.

West Virginia HB4477 amends the state code to allow the Secretary of State to refer allegations of election law violations to the Attorney General for prosecution. This change applies when county prosecuting attorneys decline to prosecute after a 60-day review period. The bill also grants the Attorney General prosecutorial power over county and municipal elected officials in specific circumstances, such as corruption or prosecutorial misconduct. The Secretary of State retains duties including administering oaths, issuing subpoenas, and preparing annual reports on election administration.