SB481Introduced in the Senate
Relating to elections
Introduced by Jack Woodrum, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to change "precinct" to "polling location" for voting places.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Effective from passage (Roll No. 597) · March 13, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
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 then Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
Committee substitute reported, but first to Judiciary
To Judiciary
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 325)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 420)
Effective from passage (Roll No. 421)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House changed effective date
Effective from passage (Roll No. 597)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
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