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WV HJR8

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 change the homestead exemption from a fixed "$20,000" to "not less than $20,000" of assessed property value, allowing the Legislature to increase the exemption amount in the future

  • Applies to real property or mobile homes used exclusively as residences by owners who are West Virginia citizens aged 65 or older, or who are permanently and totally disabled

  • Extends the same "not less than $20,000" exemption framework to homeowners under 65 who are not disabled, subject to legislative enactment

  • Requires voter ratification at the 2026 general election to take effect

  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment No. 1" titled the "Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment"

Legislative Description

Amending the Homestead Exemption of the Constitution

Last Action

To House Finance

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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