West Virginia · 2026
HB 4477
To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.
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West Virginia House Bill 4477 proposes to grant the Secretary of State the authority to refer allegations of election law violations to the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute. The bill focuses specifically on establishing this referral mechanism for potential legal breaches.
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Sponsors + 10 cosponsors
- Gary Howell Republican lead
- Bill Ridenour Republican
- Chris Toney Republican
- Ian Masters Republican
- Joe Ellington Republican
- Lori Dittman Republican
- Mike Hite Republican
- Pat McGeehan Republican
- Ray Canterbury Republican
- Roger Hanshaw Republican
- Walter Hall Republican
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSAGE | lower | pass | 94 | 0 | 5 | Feb 27, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |