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WV HJR31

WV HJR31
To set term limits for WV legislature


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
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 three, article VI thereof, relating to term limits for members of the Senate and House of Delegates; limiting senators to two consecutive terms; limiting delegates to four consecutive terms; establishing beginning date of term limitations; 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 establish term limits for members of the state legislature, specifically the Senate and the House of Delegates. If ratified by voters, senators would be limited to serving no more than two consecutive terms, and delegates would be limited to four consecutive terms. Importantly, these term limits would only apply to terms that begin after the amendment is ratified, and any partial term served after ratification would count as a full term towards the limit. The proposed amendment is to be placed on the ballot for voters to decide at the general election in 2026 and is summarized as the "State Senate and House of Delegates Term Limits Amendment."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/29/2026)

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