West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 490: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 490 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia. Primary sponsor: Jack Woodrum (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 8, 2025): Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Woodrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Mike Oliverio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
- Approved by Governor 3/18/2025 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/18/25
- Approved by Governor 3/19/2025 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/12/2025
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 38)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
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