HB4561Introduced in the House of Delegates
Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.
Introduced by Eric Brooks, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to clarify a sheriff's authority to hire within their own office.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 401) · March 10, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 87)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
To Government Organization
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 401)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/11/2026
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal
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