This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to explicitly prohibit municipalities from issuing identification cards for voting in municipal elections. The new legal language states that no municipality may authorize the use of a municipal identification card or any locally issued identification as valid voter identification unless it is authorized by state law for use in statewide elections. This provision aims to standardize voter identification requirements and prevent the use of locally issued IDs that may not meet state criteria.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the existing provisions of the law regarding county election officers and their duties will apply equally to municipal elections. It requires municipalities to designate individuals who perform similar duties as county election officers and mandates their attendance at biannual election training conducted by the Secretary of State's office. The bill reinforces the importance of adhering to state laws regarding voter identification and election procedures at the municipal level.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-2a