This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow counties the option to conduct election-day voting using countywide voting centers instead of traditional precinct-specific polling places. It establishes requirements for the use of electronic poll books, mandates public notice of voting center locations, and allows early voting locations to serve as voting centers on election day. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of county commissions in appointing receiving boards for these centers, maintaining separate ballot accounting, and ensuring compliance with accessibility laws. Additionally, it preserves existing precinct boundaries for voter registration and redistricting purposes while authorizing the Secretary of State to create rules for implementing these changes.

Key provisions include the requirement for counties utilizing electronic poll books to provide public notice of voting center locations at least thirty days before an election and to mail postcard notifications to registered voters for the first election using these centers. The bill also specifies that voting centers must be geographically distributed to serve the voting population effectively and comply with accessibility standards. Furthermore, it allows for the consolidation of receiving boards at voting centers to streamline the voting process while maintaining the integrity of election administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-5, 3-3-3