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WV HB4376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits elected officials at any state or local level in West Virginia from appointing family members to any state or local government office

  • Defines "family member" broadly to include spouse, ex-spouse, parents, children, step-children, cousins, grandchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews

  • Amends the existing West Virginia Ethics Commission code (§6B-2-5) governing ethical standards for elected and appointed officials

  • Officially designated as the "Say No to Good Old Boy Governance" amendment

Legislative Description

Say No to Good Old Boy Governance

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

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