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WV HB4608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hornby

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school board elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, coinciding with the general election
  • Mandates that school board candidates be listed alphabetically on the ballot
  • Maintains existing procedures under §18-5-2 for replacing school board members who resign or die
  • Creates new Article 13 in the West Virginia Code titled "The School Board Election Date Act"
  • Includes a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions remain valid if any part is struck down

Legislative Description

School Board Election Date Act

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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