2026 Regular Session
SB 643
Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate the Public Campaign Financing Program established for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. It specifically repeals the sections of the West Virginia Code that created and governed this program. The bill’s intent is to discontinue the existing pilot program. This action removes a mechanism for funding judicial campaigns through public funds.
Key provisions
- Repeals sections 3-12-1 through 3-12-16 of the West Virginia Code.
- Specifically targets the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program.
- Aims to remove funding for judicial campaigns through public sources.
- Eliminates the established legal framework for the program.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Candidates for West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Donors to West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals campaigns (previously)
Notable changes
- Removes a system for public financing of judicial campaigns.
- Eliminates the legal basis for the pilot program.
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