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WV HJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the separately elected offices of State Auditor and State Treasurer from West Virginia's executive department
- Creates a new single elected office of Comptroller to replace both positions, with the same four-year term and residency requirements at the seat of government
- Restructures the "board of the school fund" to consist of the governor, superintendent of free schools, and comptroller (instead of governor, superintendent, auditor, and treasurer)
- Requires the amendment to be submitted to voters for ratification at the 2026 general election
- Maintains existing provisions for gubernatorial appointment to fill vacancies in the new comptroller position until a successor is elected
Legislative Description
To eliminate the offices of Treasurer and Auditor, replacing their duties and responsibilities under a new Office of Comptroller.
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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