Defining residence for purpose of registration and voting in WV

SB 838 defines "residence" for voter registration and voting in West Virginia. It establishes that a person's residence is where their habitation is fixed with intent to return, using the location of their usual sleeping area (e.g., bedroom) if habitation crosses district boundaries. The bill creates a process for election officials to challenge registrations: they must document the challenge, mail a 30-day notice requiring proof of residency, and decline applications if evidence isn't provided. This directly affects voters registering or voting, election officials, and county clerks who handle residency verification. The bill clarifies existing rules without changing voting eligibility, focusing on administrative procedures for residency determination.