House Bill 406 passed during the special legislative session Thursday. The bill gives military and other West Virginia citizens the opportunity to vote online, while outside of the country.

Each participating county will setup an online system. Military and overseas voter will be able to login to the Web site using a security code, and cast their ballot.

According to the Secretary of State's Office, the system is secure and ensures absolute privacy for the voter and their vote.

"This is a comprehensive plan to make sure our service men and women and people overseas can exercise their rights as Americans," Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said . "They will be be exercising the rights that they are fighting to preserve."

The pilot project is in response to the Military and Overseas Empowerment Act that calls for a better form of electric voting for the military.

The bill now goes to Gov. Joe Manchin for a signature.