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WV HJR18
WV HJR18Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
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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
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia amending section 1, article IV, thereof, relating to prohibiting persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state; 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 Constitution of the State of West Virginia that would explicitly prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in any election held within the state. Currently, the state constitution outlines who is eligible to vote, including requirements like citizenship, age, residency, and mental competency, and this amendment would add a clear restriction based on U.S. citizenship. If approved by voters in the general election of 2026, this change, referred to as "Amendment 1" or the "Citizens Voting Amendment," would formally state that only U.S. citizens can participate in West Virginia elections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res |
| Fiscal Note - Secretary of State | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=947257943 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hjr18%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=18&houseorig=H&billtype=JR |
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