This bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Code, specifically section 3-1-29, to change the terminology used in relation to voting places from "precinct" to "polling location." The amendment defines a "standard receiving board" as the group of election officials responsible for conducting voting at a polling location, which must consist of at least five individuals, including teams of poll clerks and election commissioners. Additionally, the bill allows county clerks and commissions the discretion to add more teams as needed to ensure efficient election processes.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the county commission in designating the number and type of election boards for polling locations prior to elections and specifies that for municipal elections held without concurrent county or state elections, the governing body of the municipality will assume the duties of the county commission. The standard receiving board for these municipal elections may consist of as few as four individuals, including one team of poll clerks and one team of election commissioners. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the language used in election law to enhance clarity and consistency.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-29