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WV HJR41
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Fluharty
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to alternate between 60-day general legislative sessions and 30-day budget-only sessions every other year
- 60-day sessions (starting 2027 and every second year after) would allow consideration of any legislation
- 30-day sessions (starting 2028 and every second year after) would be limited solely to passing the annual state budget
- During 30-day sessions, additional business could only be considered if the Governor issues a proclamation 10 days prior or the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution by two-thirds vote
- Amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election, officially titled the "Get the Do-nothing Legislature Out of Town and Save Taxpayers Some Money Amendment"
Legislative Description
Amending section 22 of article VI thereof, relating to amending the annual 60-day regular session provisions to provide every other year for a 30-day session for the sole purpose of passing a state budget, and every other year a 60-day general law session in which any legislation may be considered
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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