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WV HJR12
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clay Riley
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture to three consecutive terms each
- Term limits for constitutional officers would take effect January 1, 2028, with terms beginning before that date not counted toward the limit
- Clarifies that elected executive department officers may not hold any other office during their term of service
- Partial terms served after January 1, 2028 would count as full terms for purposes of the consecutive term limitation
- Amendment would be submitted to voters for ratification at the 2026 general election if approved by two-thirds of the legislature
Legislative Description
Resolution for Constitutional Officer Term Limits
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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