To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.

Summary

The bill directs the West Virginia Secretary of State to forward any suspected election law violations to the county prosecuting attorney, who must then refer the matter to the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute. The Institute would appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and decide whether to bring criminal charges, with periodic status reports back to the Secretary of State. Funding for the Institute would come from monthly premiums paid by county commissions based on property values.

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