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WV HJR4
WV HJR4To amend the West Virginia Constitution to change the term of office of the members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section 12-2, article XII thereof, relating to changing the term of office of members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would change the term of office for members of the West Virginia Board of Education from nine years to five years. The West Virginia Board of Education is responsible for the general supervision of the state's free schools, and its members are appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. This change would require voter approval at the next general election in 2026, and the summarized purpose of the amendment is to shorten the term length for these board members.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res | 01/14/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hjr4%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4&houseorig=H&billtype=JR | 01/14/2026 |
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