2026 Regular Session
SB 566
Imposing limit of three terms on elected public officials in state
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- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 566 proposes to limit the number of consecutive terms that elected public officials in West Virginia can serve to three. This applies to officials elected under specific sections of the West Virginia Code, namely §3-1-16, §3-1-17, and §3-1-18. The bill does not apply to partial terms that an official may be appointed to.
Key provisions
- Limits elected officials to three consecutive terms.
- Applies to officials elected under specified sections of the West Virginia Code.
- Does not apply to partial terms of office.
- Establishes a new section (§3-1-18a) in the West Virginia Code to define this term limit.
Who is affected
- Elected public officials in West Virginia
- State government officials
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