West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 503: Allowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commission
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 503 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with consent of county commission. Primary sponsor: Brian Helton (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 12, 2025): Communicated to House.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Helton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Communicated to House
- Senate refused to concur; requested House recede(Voice vote)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 506)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
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