Bill > HB4742

This bill establishes a vote by mail program in West Virginia. The key provisions are: - It allows counties and municipalities to opt-in to the vote by mail program starting in 2022, with an approved implementation plan. - It requires the clerk to mail ballot packages to all registered voters not less than 14 days before the election, with specific instructions and materials. - It establishes procedures for requesting and receiving replacement ballots, verifying signatures, processing ballots, and tallying votes using either automated equipment or a counting board. - It requires the Secretary of State to propose rules for implementing the program, and participating jurisdictions to provide annual data on the program's implementation. - It prohibits various election-related fraudulent activities and outlines penalties. Overall, the bill aims to increase voter participation and reduce the logistical burden on local election administration by transitioning to a vote by mail system.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4742&year=2020&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill