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WV HJR13

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scot Heckert

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election held within West Virginia

  • 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"

  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment 1" with the official title "Citizens Voting Amendment" for placement on the ballot

  • Requires the amendment question to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election for ratification or rejection

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Judiciary2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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