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HB4647Introduced in the House of Delegates

Change the term of the office of sheriff from 4 years to 6 years

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to increase the term of office of sheriff from four years to six years.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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