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West VirginiaSB 10112026 Regular SessionSenate

Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically

Sponsored By: Brian Helton (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§8-15-7A

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Regular audits for volunteer fire companies

The West Virginia Legislative Auditor reviews each volunteer fire company at least once every five years. The Auditor can audit sooner if there are signs of loss or misuse. Reviews cover all income, assets, debts, and spending. The Auditor sets policies so the office can pay audit costs. If an audit finds suspicious transactions, the Auditor asks the State Auditor to investigate and seek fixes or prosecution.

Secure online filing for fire audits

Volunteer fire companies may submit audit documents electronically once secure systems are in place. The Legislative Auditor must have documented security controls and effective encryption to protect financial data. After those safeguards are ready, electronic filing is allowed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brian Helton

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 120 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 482)

Yes: 92 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 282)

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 289, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/25/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026Senate

  3. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026Senate

  4. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  7. House Message received

    3/13/2026Senate

  8. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  9. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House

  10. Passed House (Roll No. 482)

    3/12/2026House

  11. Communicated to Senate

    3/12/2026House

  12. Completed legislative action

    3/12/2026House

  13. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  14. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  15. Do pass

    3/10/2026House

  16. Immediate consideration

    3/10/2026House

  17. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026House

  18. House received Senate message

    3/3/2026House

  19. Introduced in House

    3/3/2026House

  20. To Government Organization

    3/3/2026House

  21. To House Government Organization

    3/3/2026House

  22. On 3rd reading

    3/2/2026Senate

  23. Read 3rd time

    3/2/2026Senate

  24. Passed Senate (Roll No. 282)

    3/2/2026Senate

  25. Ordered to House

    3/2/2026Senate

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