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WV HCR12
WV HCR12Constitutional Amendment establishing the United States Supreme Court as 9 Justices
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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
Demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to establish the United States Supreme Court as nine Justices.
AI Summary
This resolution, originating from the West Virginia Legislature, calls upon the United States Congress to fulfill its constitutional duty under Article V of the U.S. Constitution by convening a Convention of States. This convention would be tasked with proposing amendments to the Constitution, specifically to establish a fixed number of nine Justices for the United States Supreme Court, as the current Constitution does not specify this number. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to various federal officials and state legislative leaders to encourage their participation in this process.
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Justice
Sponsors (8)
Joe Funkhouser (R)*,
Jarred Cannon (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Josh Holstein (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Daniel Linville (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Carl Roop (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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