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WV HJR36

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XII, Section 2, requiring the West Virginia Board of Education to operate "under the law" and perform "only" duties prescribed by law, rather than duties that "may" be prescribed
  • Changes the word "may" to "shall" regarding legislative prescription of Board duties, making legislative authority over the Board mandatory rather than permissive
  • Designates the proposed amendment as "Amendment No. 1" titled "Clarification of West Virginia Board of Education Duties and Authority"
  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to voters for ratification at the 2026 general election
  • Maintains existing provisions for the nine-member board structure, appointment process, political party balance limits, and removal procedures

Legislative Description

Amendment to Clarify WV Board of Education duties and authority

Last Action

To House Education

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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