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WV HJR8
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to grant West Virginia citizens the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall at all levels of government (state, county, and municipal)
- Requires initiative petitions to gather signatures from at least 10% of votes cast for Governor in the most recent election, with signatures needed from two-thirds of counties for statewide measures
- Establishes referendum power allowing voters to reject newly enacted legislation within 90 days of passage, suspending the law until voters decide (unless passed by two-thirds legislative majority)
- Creates recall procedures requiring petitions with signatures equal to 20% of votes cast for the highest vote-getter in the original election, with recalled officials barred from serving the remainder of their term (up to 4 years)
- Would appear on the November 2028 general election ballot as "Amendment No. 1" if approved by two-thirds of each legislative chamber
Legislative Description
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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