SB 481
Relating to elections
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia election law to update terminology. Specifically, it changes the term "precinct" to "polling location" throughout the code to more accurately reflect the physical locations where voters cast their ballots. The bill also outlines the composition of election boards, including the number of poll clerks and election commissioners required at each polling location, and addresses temporary changes for municipal elections.
Key provisions
- Changes "precinct" to "polling location" in election-related definitions.
- Specifies the composition of standard receiving boards, requiring at least one team of poll clerks, one team of election commissioners for the ballot box, and an additional election commissioner.
- Allows counties to add additional teams of poll clerks and commissioners to polling locations as needed.
- Details the requirements for teams of poll clerks and election commissioners, including party affiliation restrictions.
- Outlines the process for county commissions to designate the number and type of election boards for each precinct polling location.
- Addresses municipal elections held without county or state elections, allowing the municipal governing body to perform county commission duties.
- Provides for a reduced board size (as few as four persons) for municipal elections under certain circumstances.
Who is affected
- County election boards
- Municipal governing bodies
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