Relating to authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to loan and grant programs under the Help America Vote Act for the purchase of voting equipment, election systems, software, services, and upgrades.
HB 4320 authorizes the West Virginia Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule (153 CSR 10) governing federal loan and grant programs under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This rule would enable local election offices to access federal funds for purchasing voting equipment, election systems, software, services, and upgrades. The bill formally approves an existing rule filed on June 24, 2025, without creating new funding or altering program requirements.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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To House Judiciary
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Jan 30, 2026
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Do pass, but first to Judiciary
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Jan 14, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Government Organization then Judiciary
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Doug Smith
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