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WV HCR10

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention of states limited to proposing an amendment to repeal the 16th Amendment, which authorizes Congress to lay and collect taxes on income
  • Specifies this application should be aggregated with similar applications from other states seeking to repeal the 16th Amendment, but not with applications on any other subject
  • Continues as a standing application until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject
  • Urges West Virginia to join other states in federal court action to compel Congress to call a convention if the two-thirds threshold is met
  • Directs copies be sent to Congressional leadership, West Virginia's federal delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

To repeal the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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