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WV HJR3
WV HJR3To eliminate the offices of Treasurer and Auditor, replacing their duties and responsibilities under a new Office of Comptroller.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section §1, article VII thereof; and amending §2 of article VII thereof; and amending §17, article VII thereof; and amending §4, article XII thereof; all relating to removing the offices of auditor and treasurer from the West Virginia Constitution and substituting comptroller in their place.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would eliminate the elected offices of Auditor and Treasurer, consolidating their duties and responsibilities into a new, single office of Comptroller. This change would affect Article VII, Sections 1, 2, and 17, as well as Article XII, Section 4, which outlines the management of the school fund. The proposed amendment will be put before the state's voters in the general election of 2026 for their approval or rejection, and it is designated as "Amendment No. 1" with the stated purpose of removing the Auditor and Treasurer and replacing them with a Comptroller.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 01/14/2026)
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