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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit elected officials to any state of local office, from appointing any family member to any West Virginia state or local office. Defining "family member" as wife, ex-wife, father, mother, son, daughter, grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew; and designating this amendment as the "Say No to Good Old Boy Governance"
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Say No to Good Old Boy Governance," amends existing West Virginia law to prohibit elected officials from appointing any family member to any state or local office. The bill defines "family member" broadly to include a spouse, ex-spouse, father, mother, son, daughter, step-child, cousin, grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew, aiming to prevent nepotism and ensure that public appointments are based on merit rather than personal relationships.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Larry Kump (R)*,
Chris Anders (R),
Ray Canterbury (R),
Wayne Clark (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Keith Marple (R),
George Miller (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Chris Toney (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4376%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4376 |
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