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EngrossedHB4709 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated February 19, 2026

Relating to changing the process of election litigation

Filed by Josh Holstein(R · District HD-032)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to recognize legal standing of the West Virginia Legislature in court actions related to unauthorized changes to election laws and rules; and identify the Legislature as a necessary party.

Sponsors
Primary sponsor · House
Josh Holstein(R · District HD-032)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jarred Cannon(R · District HD-021)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Rick Hillenbrand(R · District HD-088)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Funkhouser(R · District HD-098)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Tresa Howell(R · District HD-052)Official link pending verification
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Judiciary

Last action: To Judiciary (February 19, 2026)

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  1. Read 3rd time
    February 18, 2026 · House
  2. Passed House (Roll No. 121)
    February 18, 2026 · House
  3. Communicated to Senate
    February 18, 2026 · House
  4. Introduced in Senate
    February 19, 2026 · Senate
  5. To Judiciary
    February 19, 2026 · Senate
  6. To Judiciary
    February 19, 2026 · Senate
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H · 82 yes · 9 no · 8 absent/NV
Passed
February 18, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 121)
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