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WV HJR33
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VI, Section 13 of the West Virginia Constitution regarding eligibility to serve in the Legislature
- Allows state employees working for state agencies, public school districts, state-sponsored vocational schools, or state-supported colleges and universities to serve in the Legislature if their employment preceded their election
- Prohibits persons holding elected office, appointed by elected officials, or whose immediate supervisor was appointed by an elected official from serving in the Legislature
- Grants the West Virginia Ethics Commission authority to provide authorization for dual employment of elected state officials under specified conditions
- Requires the amendment to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election as "Amendment No. 1" designated the "Legislature Seat Eligibility Amendment"
Legislative Description
Right to run
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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