HB 2541
Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for election observers during West Virginia elections. It allows registered voters and political party/organization members to serve as observers at voting and ballot-reviewing/counting locations. Observers will receive identification badges and be permitted to observe activities, with restrictions to maintain voter confidentiality and ensure election integrity. The Secretary of State will be responsible for creating rules to govern the observer program.
Key provisions
- Allows registered voters and party/organization members to serve as election observers.
- Observers must present a letter of appointment to election officials.
- Observers receive identification badges at voting locations.
- Observers can observe activities at voting and ballot-reviewing/counting locations, with limitations on observing individual votes.
- Observers are permitted to take notes and use recording devices (excluding ballots).
- Voting equipment testing and post-election audits are open to public observation.
- The Secretary of State will create rules for the observer program.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters
- Political Parties
- Third-Party Organizations
- Candidates
- Election Officials
Notable changes
- Expands the ability for observers to monitor election processes.
- Requires the Secretary of State to develop rules for the observer program.
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