West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4710: Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4710 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election. Primary sponsor: Josh Holstein (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Senate requests House to concur.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Kump | 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
- Senate requests House to concur
- Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 546)
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 545)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Committee amendment as amended adopted (Voice vote)
- Amendments to committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Committee amendment reported
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
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