HB5218

Providing that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5218 mandates the Secretary of State to notify respondents of election law complaints and requires a response within 10 business days.

West Virginia HB5218 amends the Code of West Virginia to require the Secretary of State to notify respondents of election law complaints. The respondent must submit a written response within 10 business days after receiving the notice. The notice includes a summary of the facts applied to the alleged violation of law. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and establishes the State Election Commission's powers and duties in investigating and enforcing election laws.

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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Judiciary

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House