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WV SB188

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Wakim Chapman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State executive committees for political parties may select the length of the term of office for their committee chair at the discretion of the voting body
  • The state executive committee and newly elected chair may make nominations for vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, and committee members
  • Removes outdated 1978-1982 transitional language regarding committee member terms that is no longer applicable
  • Amends §3-1-10 of the West Virginia Code relating to party committees in office
  • Introduced January 14, 2026 by Senator Chapman and referred to the Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Changing length of term of state political party chair

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2026
Government Organization1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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