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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a candidate’s filing fee is not generally refundable, even if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to state that candidate filing fees, which are payments required when someone officially declares their candidacy for an elected office, are generally non-refundable. This means that even if a candidate withdraws from a race or fails to get their name on the ballot, they will not receive their filing fee back. The bill specifically adds a new subsection (d) to an existing section of the code that outlines these filing fees for various offices, from President and Governor to local positions like sheriff and school board members, and clarifies that these fees, once paid, cannot be returned to the candidate under any circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=834&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb834%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=834 |
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