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WV SB64
WV SB64Requiring resolutions for constitutional amendments include language to be on official ballots
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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
The purpose of this bill is to require that the Legislature prescribe a description of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, which are to be included on ballots used in the election at which amendments are submitted to the voters of the state.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when the West Virginia Legislature proposes an amendment to the state Constitution through a joint resolution, the resolution must include a specific description of the proposed amendment, which will then be placed on the official ballots for voters to see. Currently, resolutions must include a title and a summary of the amendment's purpose, and if the Legislature fails to do so, the Secretary of State will provide them. This bill adds the requirement for the Legislature to also include a "description" of the amendment in the joint resolution, and this description must be printed on the ballot alongside the title and summary, ensuring voters have a clear understanding of what they are voting on.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting (15:00:00 1/19/2026 Senate Judiciary Committee Room, 208 West) (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb64%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=64 |
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