HB4709Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to changing the process of election litigation
Introduced by Josh Holstein, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to recognize legal standing of the West Virginia Legislature in court actions related to unauthorized changes to election laws and rules; and identify the Legislature as a necessary party.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 121) · February 18, 2026
82
Yes
9
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Absent |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Courts
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
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. 121)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
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