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WV HJR13

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Riley

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit West Virginia legislators to 12 consecutive years in the same chamber (six terms for Delegates, three terms for Senators)
  • Legislators who reach the 12-year limit cannot seek re-election to that chamber until one full election cycle has passed
  • Term-limited legislators may run for the alternate chamber or other elected positions outside their current chamber
  • Any break in service resets the 12-year clock, and time accumulation begins January 1, 2030, with prior terms not counted
  • Requires voter ratification at the 2026 general election and two-thirds approval from both legislative houses to place on the ballot

Legislative Description

Resolution for Term Limits for Senators and Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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