West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 481: Relating to elections
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 481 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to elections. Primary sponsor: Jack Woodrum (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Woodrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | 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
- Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/25/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- Communicated to House
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 597)
- Senate concurred in House changed effective date
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
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