SB 59
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 23, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 59
West Virginia Senate Bill
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Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements
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Senate • Mar 14, 2026: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
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Enrolled Committee Substitute

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Feb 23, 2026, Senate
Passage
YES: 33
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 33

NO: 0

    ABSENT: 1

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    Mar 12, 2026, House
    EFFECT Jan 01, 2027
    YES: 95
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 3
    YES: 95

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    Mar 12, 2026, House
    PASSAGE
    YES: 92
    NO: 4
    OTHER: 3
    YES: 92

    NO: 4

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    Actions
    • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
      • To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
    • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
      • To Governor 3/18/2026
    • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
      • House Message received
      • Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 593)
      • Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 594)
      • Communicated to House
      • Completed legislative action
    • Mar 12, 2026 | House
      • On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
      • Reported by the Clerk
      • Amendment reported by the Clerk
      • Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
      • Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
      • Read 3rd time
      • Passed House (Roll No. 413)
      • Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 414)
      • Communicated to Senate
    • Mar 11, 2026 | House
      • On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
    • Mar 10, 2026 | House
      • With amendment, do pass
      • Immediate consideration
      • Read 1st time
    • Mar 09, 2026 | House
      • Markup Discussion
    • Feb 23, 2026 | House
      • House received Senate message
      • Introduced in House
      • To Judiciary
      • To House Judiciary
    • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
      • On 3rd reading
      • Read 3rd time
      • Passed Senate (Roll No. 195)
      • Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 196)
      • Ordered to House
    • Feb 21, 2026 | Senate
      • On 2nd reading
      • Read 2nd time
    • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
      • On 1st reading
      • Read 1st time
    • Feb 19, 2026 | Senate
      • Committee substitute reported
    • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
      • Filed for introduction
      • To Judiciary
      • Introduced in Senate
      • To Judiciary
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