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WV HB4172

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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