SB59Introduced in the Senate
Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements
Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to clarify residency requirements for voter eligibility.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 594) · 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 Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 195)
Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 196)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
Reported by the Clerk
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 413)
Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 414)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 593)
Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 594)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb59 hjud am. _1 3-9 (amendment)
- sb59 hfa holstein 3-11 _1 revised (amendment)
- sb59 hfa holstein 3-11 _1 revised rejected (amendment)
- sb59 hfat akers and holstein 3-11 (amendment)
- sb59 hfa holstein 3-11 _1 (amendment)
- sb59 hjud am. _1 3-9 adopted (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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