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WV HJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to permanently establish 34 single-member senatorial districts in the West Virginia Senate
  • Requires apportionment based on the 2020 United States Census results
  • Implementation would begin with the 2026 elections
  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment No. 1" or the "Redistricting Amendment" for voter consideration
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Legislature to place on the 2026 general election ballot for voter ratification

Legislative Description

To amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State Senators

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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