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WV HB4469
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charles Sheedy
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AI Summary
- County surveyors first elected or appointed after January 1, 2027 must be West Virginia state residents
- "State resident" is defined as a person domiciled in the state with physical presence and intent to remain, demonstrated by factors including driver's license address, vehicle registration, property taxes, and where they receive benefits
- Licensed land surveyors wishing to hold county surveyor positions in multiple counties may request an exemption from the Ethics Commission under §6B-2-5
- Exemptions for dual office-holding may be granted when the position requires specialized expertise not widely available, requires personal prestige, and the employment contract anticipates additional financial activities
- Existing requirement remains that county surveyors first elected or appointed after January 1, 2013 must hold a valid land surveyor license in good standing
Legislative Description
Establish residency requirements for county surveyor be a resident of the state and provide exemption for holding more than one office.
Elections
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/28/2026
Local Governments1/16/2026
Government Organization1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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