HB4647

Change the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 years

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4647 proposes to extend the term of office for county sheriffs from four years to six years.

West Virginia HB4647 amends the state's election code to change the term of office for county sheriffs from four years to six years. This bill specifies that beginning with the election held in the year 2028, sheriffs will be elected every six years instead of every four. The change aims to align the sheriff's term with other county officers, potentially reducing the frequency of elections and associated costs.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Judiciary

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House