SB371

Secretary of State rule relating to loan and grant programs under Help America Vote Act for purchase of voting equipment, election systems, software, services, and upgrades

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Secretary of State to create rules for loan and grant programs under the Help America Vote Act for voting equipment and systems.

West Virginia SB371 amends the state code to authorize the Secretary of State to establish legislative rules for loan and grant programs under the Help America Vote Act. These programs aim to fund the purchase of voting equipment, election systems, software, services, and upgrades. The bill references a previous rule filed on June 24, 2025, and seeks to formalize this authority within the state's legislative framework.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate