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HB 5656WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill HB 5656 Provides $15,000 Annual Compensation Increase for County Clerks Meeting Election Administration Duties

Original title: Relating to additional compensation of clerk of the county commission for additional duties.

Last action · February 17, 2026: To House FinanceSponsor: Jonathan Kyle

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Relating to additional compensation of clerk of the county commission for additional duties.

Why it matters

County commission budgets must accommodate an optional or conditional $15,000 annual salary supplement per county clerk, contingent on verifying specific statutory duties.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

County clerk

County clerks become eligible for an annual additional compensation of $15,000 subject to meeting specific election administration duties and annual confirmation.

Directly affected

County commission

County commissions are required to pay the additional compensation to qualifying county clerks.

Directly affected

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State must confirm on an annual basis whether county clerks have met the performance benchmarks.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much additional compensation does the bill provide to county clerks?
The bill provides an annual additional compensation of $15,000 paid in equal installments.
Who must confirm that a county clerk has met the required performance benchmarks?
The Secretary of State must confirm upon request on an annual basis whether the county clerk has met the performance benchmarks.
What types of new duties must county clerks perform to qualify for the pay?
Clerks must handle municipal election administration, , cybersecurity compliance, and Help America Vote Act grant reporting obligations.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Finance
  2. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Finance
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Jonathan KyleHouse · District 66RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Jonathan Kyle, Secretary of State
PersonJonathan Kyle“Delegate who introduced House Bill 5656”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“State official responsible for confirming compliance with performance benchmarks”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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