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HB 5622·WV·house

Amendments to city charters.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Geno Chiarelli (R)
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Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

The bill rewrites the procedures cities must follow to change their charters, requiring a public hearing, published notice and a chance for objections. If no objections are filed, the amendment can be adopted by the city council; otherwise it must be placed on a municipal election ballot. The changes aim to make charter revisions more transparent and give voters a clear role.

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