Requiring all Municipal Elections to be held on West Virginia state and federal General Election dates.
HB 2062 requires all West Virginia cities, towns, and villages to hold municipal elections on the same day as state and federal general elections, eliminating their previous ability to schedule elections on other dates like the second Tuesday in June. The bill mandates that municipalities align election dates with statewide or federal election days, overriding existing charter provisions that allowed separate scheduling. Key mechanisms include requiring cost-sharing for election administration (proportional to the municipality's voter registration) and prohibiting term extensions beyond 18 months when adjusting election schedules. This change directly affects every local government in West Virginia that holds elections for mayors, councils, or other municipal officers.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Introduced in House
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Feb 12, 2025
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To Judiciary
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