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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to update the voter list information for noncommercial use by requiring the inclusion of change audit data as part of the information provided in the voter lists for the election cycle subscription service.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State to include "change audit data," which refers to any recorded modifications, updates, or revisions to a voter's record, as part of the information provided through their annual $1,000 subscription service for voter registration data, starting January 1, 2027. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability by giving subscribers comprehensive access to government records, including the reason for and date of any changes made to voter registration information, and clarifies that this subscription service will provide 12 months of monthly data files.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Tresa Howell (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Marshall Clay (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Dana Ferrell (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Josh Holstein (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
Lisa White (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4598&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4598%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4598 |
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