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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Applying to and urging Congress to call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States to repeal to repeal the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution authorizing Congress to lay and collect taxes on income.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Congress to convene a convention of states, as permitted by Article V of the U.S. Constitution, specifically for the purpose of proposing an amendment to repeal the Sixteenth Amendment, which grants Congress the authority to levy an income tax. The resolution from West Virginia's legislature is intended to be counted towards the two-thirds of states required to trigger such a convention and also states that West Virginia will pursue legal action to compel Congress to call the convention if necessary, while also directing the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to various federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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