SB834

Prohibiting refunds of candidate filing fees

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB834 prohibits refunds of candidate filing fees under certain circumstances.

West Virginia SB834 amends the Code of West Virginia to prohibit refunds of candidate filing fees. The bill specifies that filing fees are not refundable even if a candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot. The filing fees vary based on the office sought, ranging from $5 to $2,500. The fees are credited to the general county fund or a special fund for state offices.

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History

Feb 9

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in Senate