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WV HB5247

WV HB5247
Providing for election reform and protections


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Introduced
01/26/2024
In Committee
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records, also known as “CVRs." The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide for election reform and protections. It defines "Public Election Related Information and Data" and allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The bill requires the maintenance of cast vote records and provides for restrictions on certain electronic software voting systems, contingent hand counting procedures, and random physical inspection of electronic voting systems. The bill also allows for the referral of potential voter or election fraud to the Attorney General and mandates that the Constitutional Sheriff thoroughly investigate such allegations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/26/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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