Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriff

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 14, 2026
Last action: Mar 6, 2026 — Markup Discussion
Session: 2026
Momentum: 59 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

25.3% Uncertain

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 45%, measured from WV's completed sessions
Momentum +2 59/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 218 days quiet

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