Bill > HJR19

This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would allow local governments to approve special taxes, known as "excess levies" or "increases in maximum rates," for fire protection and emergency medical services with a simple majority vote (50 percent plus one vote). Currently, any such tax increase requires approval from at least 60 percent of the voters. This change aims to make it easier for communities to fund essential emergency services by lowering the voter approval threshold specifically for these purposes, while maintaining the higher 60 percent requirement for all other types of tax increases. The proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people in the general election of 2026 and is designated as the "Fire and Emergency Services Excess Levy Majority Approval Amendment."

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res