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WV SJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to modify term limits for county sheriffs in West Virginia, to be voted on in the 2026 general election
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Allows a person appointed to fill a sheriff vacancy with less than two years remaining in the term to subsequently serve two full consecutive elected terms
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Current law limits sheriffs to two consecutive terms, after which they are ineligible for the immediately following term
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Changes gendered language from "he" to "that person" in the constitutional provision
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Designated as "Amendment 1" and titled the "Sheriff's Succession Amendment" for ballot purposes
Legislative Description
Sheriff's Succession Amendment
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/21/2025
Full Bill Text
No bill text available