SB126Introduced in the Senate
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
Introduced by Stella Pekarsky, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Elections; primary election; when filings to be made; extension for incumbents failure to file. Provides that if an incumbent office holder fails to file the necessary paperwork to qualify to be on the ballot for a primary election for the office he holds by the deadline for filing such paperwork, then the deadline for such paperwork is extended by five days for any filer other than the incumbent. The bill also requires the State Board of Elections to notify state party chairman of the party of candidates filing for a primary to that such filings are available for pickup. Under current law the State Board is required to transmit such filings. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0990)
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 16-N 0-A) · April 22, 2026
23
Yes
16
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | Absent |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102808D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (9-Y 5-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB126)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (11-Y 9-N 1-A)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (76-Y 23-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB126ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB126)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (79-Y 19-N 0-A)
Governor's recommendation adopted
Reenrolled bill text (SB126ER2)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Approved by Governor-Chapter 990 (Effective 1/1/2027)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0990)
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