West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4600: Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4600 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require all ballots for primary and general elections be received not later than the close of the polls on election day. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Hillenbrand | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| David Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To Judiciary
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 66)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
- Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
- Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
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