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WV HJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the separately elected offices of State Treasurer and State Auditor from the West Virginia Constitution
- Creates a new elected office of Comptroller to assume the duties and responsibilities of both eliminated positions
- Requires a constitutional amendment approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers, then ratification by voters in the November 2026 general election
- Modifies the "board of the school fund" composition to include the Comptroller instead of the Auditor and Treasurer for managing the state's permanent school fund investments
- Maintains existing requirements that executive department officers reside at the seat of government and perform duties prescribed by law
Legislative Description
To eliminate the offices of Treasurer and Auditor, replacing their duties and responsibilities under a new Office of Comptroller.
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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