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WV HCR8

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares that West Virginia has legal standing in all matters relating to issues that impact the people of the state
  • Asserts the state will not recognize any judicial authority that denies West Virginia standing in cases affecting its residents
  • Declares any efforts to restrict the state's legal standing in such matters to be "illegal, void and an attack on the sovereignty" of West Virginia
  • Cites the Tenth Amendment and West Virginia Constitution Article I as basis for state authority over internal governance
  • Frames the resolution around principles of federalism, state sovereignty, and the reserved powers of states not delegated to the federal government

Legislative Description

West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact the People of West Virginia

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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