Clarifies process for filling vacancies in West Virginia state Legislature.

The bill outlines the process for filling vacancies in the West Virginia state Legislature. It mandates that the Governor appoints a replacement from a list of three candidates selected by the political party committee. If there are more than three candidates, interviews can be conducted virtually. The bill also specifies that if a district is entirely within a county, the county party chairman appoints a subcommittee to act as the vacancy committee. The process ensures a timely and orderly selection of qualified candidates to fill legislative vacancies.

Clarifies process for filling vacancies in West Virginia state Legislature.

The bill outlines the process for filling vacancies in the West Virginia state Legislature. It mandates that the Governor appoints a replacement from a list of three candidates selected by the political party committee. If there are more than three candidates, interviews can be conducted virtually. The bill also specifies that if a district is entirely within a county, the county party chairman appoints a subcommittee to act as the vacancy committee. The process ensures a timely and orderly selection of qualified candidates to fill legislative vacancies.