West Virginia HJR38 proposes to lower the threshold for emergency services levies from 60% to 50%.

West Virginia HJR38 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to modify the threshold for passage of emergency services levies. Currently, these levies require a 60% affirmative vote to pass. The proposed amendment would lower this threshold to 50%. This change aims to make it easier for localities to pass emergency services levies, potentially improving funding for services such as fire and emergency medical services. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election for ratification.

West Virginia HJR38 proposes to lower the threshold for emergency services levies from 60% to 50%.

West Virginia HJR38 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to modify the threshold for passage of emergency services levies. Currently, these levies require a 60% affirmative vote to pass. The proposed amendment would lower this threshold to 50%. This change aims to make it easier for localities to pass emergency services levies, potentially improving funding for services such as fire and emergency medical services. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election for ratification.