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HB 4320WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes Secretary of State to enact voting equipment loan and grant rule

Original title: Relating to authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to loan and grant programs under the Help America Vote Act for the purchase of voting equipment, election systems, software, services, and upgrades.

Last action · January 30, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsor: Doug Smith

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4320 authorizes the Secretary of State to a regarding loan and grant programs for purchasing voting equipment, software, and services.

Why it matters

Enables the rollout of state-administered federal funds for local election system upgrades and software purchases.

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

Secretary of State

Gains legislative authorization to promulgate and enforce the specific rule regarding voting equipment grants and loans.

Directly affected

Local election authorities

Eligible to participate in loan and grant programs for purchasing voting equipment and software under the authorized rule.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 4320 do?

It authorizes the Secretary of State to formally adopt a concerning loan and grant programs for voting equipment and software.

When was the authorized rule filed in the State Register?

June 24, 2025.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

6 actions

Jan 30, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Jan 30, 2026House
Do pass, but first to Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Organization
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Government Organization then Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

State Register, Secretary of State

OrganizationState Register“Where the legislative rule was filed on June 24, 2025.”Map →

OrganizationSecretary of State“Authorized to promulgate a legislative rule under the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
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Controversy10
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