West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4561: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4561 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office. Primary sponsor: Eric Brooks (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| David Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/19/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/11/2026
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 401)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
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