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WV HB4647

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the term of office for county sheriffs in West Virginia from 4 years to 6 years
  • First 6-year term election would occur at the general election in 2028, with subsequent elections every 6 years thereafter
  • Amends §3-1-17 of the West Virginia Code relating to election of county officers
  • Introduced January 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Sponsored by Delegates Funkhouser, Masters, Drennan, Hall, Shamblin, and Clark

Legislative Description

Change the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 years

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

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