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WV HB5665

WV HB5665
Change to House rule 49 regarding members present, time and recording.


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Introduced
02/17/2026
In Committee
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)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 02/17/2026)

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