West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

SB 640 — Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections

Last action — Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the release of certain personal information of political contributors.

This legislation aims to protect the personal details of individuals who contribute to political campaigns. It prevents the disclosure of specific information to ensure contributors' privacy.

Summary

Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed amendment to Bill SB 640 changes how campaign contributor information is handled by prohibiting the release of contributors’ addresses and employer details, as well as the addresses of treasurers. This is significant because it aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in political contributions, which could encourage more participation in local elections without fear of harassment or backlash. Additionally, the amendment introduces penalties for failing to comply with these privacy requirements, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding sensitive information.

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SB640 HFA Akers 2-18 #1Baker 3228 Delegate Akers moved to amend the committee substitute on page 15, section 6a, line 6, after the word "loan;" by striking the word "and" And On page 15, section 6a, line 7, after the word "individual" by striking the period and inserting in lieu thereof ";and (3) the street number and street name in the residence and mailing address of the treasurer."AndOn page 17, Section 11, line 25, after the word "code", by inserting ", and any treasurer whose address is disclosed to the public in violation of §3-8-6a of this code,"AndOn page 17, section 11, line 34, after the word "code" by inserting ", or a treasurer's address in violation of §3-8-6a of this code,"   AdoptedRejected 
SB640 HFAT Akers 2-19Baker 3228 Delegate Akers moved to amend the committee substitute by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:Com Sub.
For S.B.
640 - A BILL to amend and reenact §3-8-1a, §3-8-5a, and §3-8-11 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §3-8-6a, relating to prohibiting the release of an individual campaign contributor’s address and employer information and the address of treasurers;
defining terms;
removing prohibition on distinguishing between entities in certain circumstances;
requiring filing of financial statements with Secretary of State in local elections;
creating misdemeanor criminal penalty;
providing for monetary penalty if violation is not timely cured;
and setting forth effective date.   AdoptedRejected 
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

  5. Committee substitute reported

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed Senate (Roll No. 95)

  13. Ordered to House

  14. House received Senate message

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Reference dispensed

  17. Immediate consideration

  18. Read 1st time

  19. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  20. Read 2nd time

  21. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  22. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  23. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  24. Amendment rejected (Voice vote)

  25. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  26. Read 3rd time

  27. Passed House (Roll No. 141)

  28. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  29. Communicated to Senate

  30. House Message received

  31. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 206)

  32. Communicated to House

  33. Completed legislative action

  34. House received Senate message

  35. To Governor 2/24/2026

  36. To Governor 2/24/2026 - House Journal

  37. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - House Journal

  38. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026

  39. Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 17 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 78 Yea · 17 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 76804
Unaffiliated 2001
Democrat 0900
Total 781705
% of votes cast 78%17%0%5%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Nay
Evan Hansen Democrat Nay
Hollis Lewis Democrat Nay
John Williams Democrat Nay
Kayla Young Democrat Nay
Mike Pushkin Democrat Nay
Rick Garcia Democrat Nay
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Nay
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Nay
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Nay
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Nay
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Nay
Gary G. Howell Republican Nay
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Nay
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Nay
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Not Voting
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Nay
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Nay
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Not Voting
Vacant1 Republican Not Voting
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 640 do?
Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections
Who sponsors SB 640?
SB 640 is sponsored by Mike Azinger (Republican), Anne B. Charnock (Republican), Brian Helton (Republican), and Zack Maynard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 640?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.
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