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WV SJR8
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article IX, Section 3 of the West Virginia Constitution regarding sheriff term limits
- Allows a person appointed to fill a sheriff vacancy with less than two years remaining in the term to subsequently serve two full consecutive elected terms
- Changes existing language from "shall not be prevented" to "may not be prevented" for current sheriffs seeking re-election
- Designated as "Amendment 1" and titled the "Sheriff's Succession Amendment" for the 2026 general election ballot
- Introduced by Senator Morris on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Judiciary Committee and then Finance Committee
Legislative Description
Sheriff's Succession Amendment
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/5/2026
Finance2/25/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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