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WV HJR31
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Henry Dillon
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AI Summary
- Proposes amending the West Virginia Constitution to recognize the Holy Bible (66 books of Old and New Testaments) as the "divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document" for state society and government
- Declares the Bible an "accurate historical record of human and natural history" and the "utmost authority for human moral behavior"
- Requires the Bible and its precepts be given "a place of prominence and reverence" in public buildings, laws, policies, and schools throughout West Virginia
- Would be submitted to voters as a ballot measure in the 2026 general election if passed by two-thirds of the legislature
- Designated as "Amendment No. 1" titled "Recognition of Holy Bible as Foundational Text"
Legislative Description
Constitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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