2025 Regular Session
HB 2549
Change the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 years
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to change the term of office for West Virginia sheriffs from four years to six years. The amendment would modify the existing statute regarding the election and term lengths of county officials, specifically targeting the sheriff’s position. This change would extend the time a sheriff can serve in their role.
Key provisions
- Increases the term of office of the sheriff from four years to six years.
- The change applies to elections held beginning in 2028.
- The bill amends §3-1-17 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931.
- Elections for sheriff will be held every sixth year.
- The bill does not affect the terms of other county officials such as circuit judges or magistrates.
- The bill references changes to election procedures for judges and magistrates.
- The bill specifies that elections for judges will be nonpartisan.
Who is affected
- Sheriffs in West Virginia
- County residents who elect sheriffs
Notable changes
- Extends the term of office for sheriffs.
- Alters the timing of sheriff elections.
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Primary sponsor
Funkhouser
HouseWVRepublican
Cosponsors
Linville
HouseWV
Ridenour
HouseWVRepublican
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