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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 article IX thereof, by adding a new section, designated section 14, relating to permitting the Legislature to redraw and/or combine counties every 100 years as it deems fit; 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 allow the state Legislature to redraw or combine county boundaries every 100 years, starting in 2031. The Legislature would be required to review county populations, demographics, and transportation access, and if it determines that redrawing lines or merging counties would benefit residents, it can propose such changes. Any proposed changes would then need to be approved by the voters in the affected counties in a general election. This amendment, known as the "County Boundary Review Amendment," aims to ensure that county structures remain beneficial to citizens over time.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/14/2026)
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