Relating to county commission vacancies
HB 3203 revises how West Virginia fills vacancies in the state legislature and county commissions. For legislative vacancies (House or Senate), the Governor appoints from a list of three candidates provided by the same-party committee within 15 days, or a special election is held for expulsions or prevention from taking office. County commission vacancies require the county commission to appoint a replacement from the same party (with 60 days of prior party membership), or if they fail within 30 days, a party committee submits a list and commissioners eliminate names until one remains. These changes clarify timelines, party requirements, and backup procedures for all vacancy scenarios.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced in House
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Mar 6, 2025
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To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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