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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
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 four, article VII thereof, relating to preventing any individual from serving in the office of Secretary of State, Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General for more than three consecutive terms; 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 limit the number of consecutive terms individuals can serve in certain statewide executive offices. Specifically, after January 1, 2029, no person would be allowed to serve more than three consecutive terms as Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney General, or Commissioner of Agriculture, with terms or partial terms served before that date not counting towards this limit. This measure, to be voted on by the public in the 2026 general election, aims to prevent individuals from holding these constitutional officer positions for an extended period.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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