HB4600

Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day.

Chamber Passed·2/10/26

West Virginia HB4600 mandates that all absentee ballots for primary and general elections must be received by 8:00 p.m. on election day to be counted.

West Virginia HB4600 establishes that all absentee ballots for primary and general elections must be received by 8:00 p.m. on election day to be counted. The bill outlines specific procedures for absentee voting, including the handling of electronic ballots and the conditions under which absentee ballots can be accepted. It also specifies that absentee ballots must be processed by two individuals of opposite political parties to ensure impartiality. The bill aims to streamline the absentee voting process while maintaining the integrity of the election.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 79–17 · Feb 10
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 66)

79 Yea

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17 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 4

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 11

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 11

Senate

To Judiciary