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WV HJR2

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Governor to issue proclamations for special legislative sessions at least five days before the Legislature convenes
  • Amends Article VI, Section 19 of the West Virginia Constitution, which currently allows the Governor to convene the Legislature by proclamation without a minimum notice period
  • Updates gendered language in the constitution from "his" to "his or her" and "the duty of the governor"
  • Requires approval by two-thirds of elected members in each house, then submission to voters for ratification at the November 2026 general election
  • Designated as "Amendment No. 1" titled the "Notice of Convening of Special Session of the Legislature Amendment"

Legislative Description

Require Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special Session

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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