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WV HJR13
Joint Resolution
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scot Heckert
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election held within West Virginia
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Amends Article IV, Section 1 of the West Virginia Constitution by adding language stating that "no person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be entitled to vote at any election held within this state"
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Designates the proposal as "Amendment 1" with the official title "Citizens Voting Amendment" for placement on the ballot
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Requires the amendment question to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election for ratification or rejection
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Maintains existing voting restrictions for minors, those declared mentally incompetent, those convicted of treason, felony, or election bribery, and non-residents
Legislative Description
Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
Last Action
To House Rules
2/18/2025