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WV HB5147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the full text of proposed constitutional amendments to be printed on official ballots alongside the title and summary
  • Mandates that the full text appear exactly as written in the joint resolution, including any stricken-through and underscored language showing proposed changes
  • Amends West Virginia Code §3-11-2 and §3-11-4 governing how constitutional amendments are presented to voters
  • Applies to all counties, including those using voting machines with ballot labels
  • Introduced February 3, 2026, by Delegate Young and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Requiring full text of proposed Constitutional amendments be included on official ballots

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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