2023 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

HB2859: Relating to changing the process of election litigation

Legislative Summary

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; identify the Legislature as a necessary party; and clarify who may seek mandamus relief.

Bill History

1/20/2023
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
1/20/2023
To Judiciary
House of Delegates
1/20/2023
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
1/20/2023
To House Judiciary
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/20/2023)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Judiciary(House of Delegates)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/19709.1 KB