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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending article IV thereof, by adding thereto a new section, designated section 13, relating to the possession, manufacture, and sale of cannabis by adults 21 years of age or older; expungement of criminal records as it pertains to cannabis convictions; numbering and designating the proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment for West Virginia to legalize cannabis possession and use for adults 21 and older, which would be placed on the ballot in the 2026 general election. Specifically, the amendment would make it lawful for adults to possess up to two ounces of cannabis or grow up to four individual cannabis plants per person, and would authorize the state Legislature to create laws governing the sales and manufacturing of cannabis. Additionally, the resolution includes a provision for individuals with prior cannabis possession convictions (involving two ounces or less) to petition their county circuit court for dismissal or expungement of those records. If approved by voters, the amendment would be officially designated as "Amendment 1" and known as the "Cannabis Legalization Amendment", representing a significant shift in the state's approach to cannabis regulation by creating a constitutional right for adults to possess and cultivate a limited amount of cannabis while also providing a mechanism for clearing past low-level cannabis-related criminal records.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/12/2025)
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