West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4435: Increasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4435 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Markup Discussion.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Markup Discussion
- To House Judiciary
- Markup Discussion
- To House Legal Services
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction