SB481

Relating to elections

Complete·3/25/26

West Virginia SB481 modifies election procedures, including changing "precinct" to "polling location" and altering the composition of election boards.

West Virginia SB481 amends the state's election code to redefine "precinct" as "polling location" and adjusts the composition of election boards. It specifies that for municipal elections without county or state elections, the governing body of the municipality will perform county commission duties. The standard receiving board may consist of as few as four persons, including one team of poll clerks and one team of election commissioners. A "team of poll clerks" or "team of election commissioners" refers to two persons appointed by opposite political parties.

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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 25

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal