HB5227Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge a fee of up to $5 plus any amount passed on by a financial institution for any returned or dishonored check, money order, or draft. This fee covers the administrative costs for handling the returned item. The bill allows the Secretary of State discretion to waive late fees under certain circumstances. The bill provides that the Secretary of State shall design and provide a veteran-owned logotype.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: House concurred in Senate effective date (Roll No. 383) · March 10, 2026
93
Yes
0
No
6
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 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Absent |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Absent |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 208)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 380)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 381)
Senate requests House to concur
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 382)
House concurred in Senate effective date (Roll No. 383)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/11/2026
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb5227 hfa akers 2-24 _1 (amendment)
- hb5227 hfa akers 2-24 _1 adopted (amendment)
- hb5227 s jud amt (amendment)
- hb5227 s jud am _1 (amendment)
- hb5227 s jud am _1 adopted (amendment)
- hb5227 s jud amt adopted (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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