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WV HJR27

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis possession for adults 21 and older, limited to two ounces or four plants per person

  • Authorizes the Legislature to enact laws regulating the commercial sale and manufacturing of cannabis in West Virginia

  • Allows individuals with prior convictions for possession of two ounces or less of cannabis to petition for dismissal or expungement in their county circuit court

  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment No. 1" or the "Cannabis Legalization Amendment" to be placed on the 2026 general election ballot

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers before the amendment can be submitted to voters for ratification

Legislative Description

Amending Constitution to allow for possession, manufacture and sale of cannabis

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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