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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the House and Senate Clerk record all roll call votes in the journal on all questions pertaining to a direct personal or pecuniary interest when more than one-third of the members present vote by voting machine.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia's ethical standards for public officials and employees by requiring the Clerk of the House and Senate to record all roll call votes in the official journal whenever more than one-third of the members present vote using a voting machine on any question where a member has a direct personal or financial interest. This change aims to increase transparency and accountability in legislative voting, particularly when potential conflicts of interest arise.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Henry Dillon (R)*,
Stanley Adkins (R),
Chris Anders (R),
Jordan Bridges (R),
Jim Butler (R),
Marshall Clay (R),
Bill Flanigan (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5665&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5665%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5665 |
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