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WV HB4417

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the term "precinct" to "polling location" throughout West Virginia election code section §3-1-29
  • Applies to definitions governing boards of election officials, including standard receiving boards and counting boards
  • Affects terminology for where poll clerks and election commissioners conduct voting and count ballots
  • Makes no substantive changes to election procedures, staffing requirements, or voting processes—purely a terminology update
  • Introduced January 16, 2026 by Delegate Mallow and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to polling locations

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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