West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 59: Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 59 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 594)
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 593)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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