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WV HJR18

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Heckert

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution (Article IV, Section 1) to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election held within the state
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot
  • Submits the question to voters at the November 2026 general election for ratification or rejection
  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment 1" with the official name "Citizens Voting Amendment"
  • Adds new language to existing voter eligibility requirements, which already exclude minors, those declared mentally incompetent, and those convicted of treason, felony, or election bribery

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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