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WV HJR26

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Green

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms
  • Requires sheriffs to sit out one term after serving three consecutive terms before becoming eligible again
  • Amendment would be submitted to West Virginia voters for ratification at the November 2026 general election
  • Current sheriffs at the time of ratification would not be prevented from serving the term immediately following their current term
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot

Legislative Description

Change the Sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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