Bill > HB4469

This bill amends existing West Virginia law to establish new residency requirements for county surveyors and create an exemption for holding multiple public offices. Specifically, it mandates that any county surveyor first elected or appointed after January 1, 2027, must be a resident of the state, defining "state resident" as someone domiciled in West Virginia with the intent to remain, evidenced by factors like physical presence, vehicle registration, driver's license address, and tax payments. Additionally, the bill introduces a process for land surveyors to request an exemption from the Ethics Commission to hold dual offices, which may be granted on a case-by-case basis if the positions are not widely available, require significant personal prestige, or involve financial gains outside the scope of the office.

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