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SB 671WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia modifies appointment process and qualifications for Real Estate Commission members

Original title: Relating to WV Real Estate Commission

Last action · March 13, 2026: On 3rd reading, House CalendarSponsor: Robbie Morris

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 671 updates the membership qualifications for the West Virginia Real Estate Commission, requiring the Governor to select one licensed commissioner from a list of three nominees provided by the West Virginia Association of Realtors. The measure also establishes automatic forfeiture conditions for commissioners who hold elective public office, join a political committee, lose their license, or become nonresidents.

Why it matters

Changes how appointments to the state regulatory board for real estate professionals are made and sets strict automatic removal triggers for commissioners holding political roles or losing licensing credentials.

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

Licensed real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons

Four commission seats are reserved for licensed professionals who meet state practice and residency requirements, and one seat is appointed from nominees supplied by the state realtors association.

Directly affected

West Virginia Association of Realtors

The association is required to submit three nominees to the Governor for one of the licensed commissioner appointments within specified timeframes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints the members of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission?

Members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

What happens if a commissioner runs for elective public office?

Any commissioner immediately and automatically forfeits their membership on the commission if they hold any elective public office or become a member of any political committee.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · on the House floor.

Procedural history

25 actions

Mar 13, 2026House
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
Mar 13, 2026House
Placed on House Calendar
Mar 13, 2026House
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
Mar 12, 2026House
Read 2nd time
Mar 12, 2026House
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Mar 11, 2026House
Read 1st time

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Mar 11, 2026House
Immediate consideration
Mar 11, 2026House
With amendment, do pass
Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Organization
Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
To Government Organization
Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2026House
House received Senate message
Feb 16, 2026Senate
Ordered to House
Feb 16, 2026SenateFloor
Passed Senate (Roll No. 96)
Feb 16, 2026Senate
Read 3rd time
Feb 16, 2026Senate
On 3rd reading
Feb 13, 2026Senate
Read 2nd time
Feb 13, 2026Senate
On 2nd reading
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Read 1st time
Feb 12, 2026Senate
On 1st reading
Feb 11, 2026Senate
Committee substitute reported
Jan 30, 2026SenateCommittee
To Government Organization
Jan 30, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2026SenateCommittee
To Government Organization
Jan 30, 2026SenateIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

West Virginia Association of Realtors, West Virginia Real Estate Commission, Department of Administration and 2 more

OrganizationWest Virginia Association of Realtors“Organization responsible for submitting three nominees to the Governor for the a”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia Real Estate Commission“State regulatory board whose membership qualifications and appointment process a”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Administration“Provides travel management guidelines used for reimbursing commissioner expenses”Map →

OrganizationCitizens Legislative Compensation Commission“Recommends compensation levels used to determine commissioner daily pay.”Map →

PersonGovernor“Appoints members of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission with the advice and”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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