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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia to amend section 1, article 10 thereof, to modify the threshold for passage of an emergency services levy from 60% to 50%, and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, which is the state's foundational legal document, to be voted on by the public in 2026. The core change is to lower the required voter approval percentage for an "emergency services levy" from 60% to 50%. An emergency services levy is a type of tax that voters can approve to fund essential services like fire departments and emergency medical services. Currently, these levies need at least 60% of the votes to pass, but this amendment would allow them to be approved with a simple majority, meaning 50% plus one vote.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/10/2026)
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