HB 3203 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

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 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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