HB 5023·WV·house
Relating to permitting a citizen of this state to vote in the election of a municipality in which the citizen does not reside
In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Chiarelli
Latest Action
To House Judiciary
Feb 2, 2026
Summary
The bill lets state citizens who work in a municipality and have paid a user or service fee to that city cast ballots in its municipal elections, even though they reside elsewhere. It applies only to at‑large offices and city‑wide questions, not to ward‑specific seats. The change is intended to give non‑resident taxpayers a voice in local decisions that affect them.
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