HB5656

Relating to additional compensation of clerk of the county commission for additional duties.

Introduced·2/17/26
Intr Text

Provides additional compensation to county clerks for expanded election duties.

West Virginia HB5656 amends the Code to provide an additional annual compensation of $15,000 to county clerks for expanded election duties. These duties include administering municipal elections, maintaining voter registration rolls, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and fulfilling federal reporting requirements. Clerks must meet specific performance benchmarks to qualify for this compensation, which is paid in equal installments along with regular pay.

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History

Feb 17

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 17

House

To Finance

Feb 17

House

Introduced in House