SB640Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections
Introduced by Mike Azinger, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections and providing misdemeanor criminal penalty.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 206) · February 23, 2026
31
Yes
2
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 | No |
| 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. 95)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
Reference dispensed
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 141)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 206)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 2/24/2026
To Governor 2/24/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb640 hfa akers 2-18 _1 (amendment)
- sb640 hfat akers 2-19 (amendment)
- sb640 hfa young 2-19 (amendment)
- sb640 hfa young 2-19 rejected (amendment)
- sb640 hfa akers 2-18 _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb640 hfat akers 2-19 adopted (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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