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WV HB4172
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the elected office of County Surveyor from West Virginia ballots following the 2026 elections
- Removes "surveyor of lands" from the list of county officers elected every four years alongside sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and assessors
- Repeals the licensing requirement for county surveyors under §7-2-8 of the West Virginia Code
- Eliminates the bonding requirement for county surveyors, which previously ranged from $1,000 to $3,000
- Justification stated in the bill is that West Virginia counties no longer use the services of an elected county surveyor
Legislative Description
Removing the Office of County Surveyor from election ballots
Elections
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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