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EngrossedHB4477 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 4, 2026

To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.

Filed by Gary Howell(R · District HD-087)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to provide the Attorney General with prosecutorial power over county and municipal elected officials in certain circumstances The bill also requires the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud to the Attorney General for prosecution instead of a county prosecuting attorney.

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Passed House (Roll No. 222)
February 27, 2026 · House
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
February 27, 2026 · House
Communicated to Senate
February 27, 2026 · House
Introduced in Senate
March 4, 2026 · Senate
To Judiciary
March 4, 2026 · Senate
To Judiciary
March 4, 2026 · Senate

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H · 94 yes · 0 no · 6 absent/NV

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February 27, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 222)

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