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WV HB5226
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Funkhouser
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §3-5-8 to make candidate filing fees non-refundable under any circumstances
- Filing fees remain unchanged: 1% of annual salary for statewide, federal, and judicial offices; 0.5% for House of Delegates; $25 for county board of education; $5-$20 for party committee positions
- Applies to all primary election candidates, including those who withdraw from the race or fail to qualify for the ballot
- Filing fees are distributed to county general funds or apportioned among counties based on population for multi-county districts
- Introduced February 5, 2026, by Delegates Funkhouser, Moore, Ridenour, Heckert, and Martin; referred to House Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Providing that in no case shall a filing fee paid be returned to the candidate
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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