WV SB139

Requires political parties submitting names to fill legislative vacancies to follow the process established by their state executive committee rules when composing the list of three qualified candidates for the Governor

Adds a one-year residency requirement within the district for anyone appointed to fill a vacancy in the State Senate or House of Delegates

Governor must appoint from the party's submitted list within 5 days of receiving it, or appoint someone from the same party within 5 days if no list is submitted within the 15-day deadline

Appointments fill the unexpired term, with Senate vacancies potentially requiring a subsequent election under certain circumstances per existing code provisions