Proposing an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to grant citizens initiative and referendum powers.

The bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to grant citizens the powers of initiative and referendum. This allows registered voters to propose statutes and constitutional amendments through a petition process and to approve or reject them at elections. The amendment outlines procedures for petitioning, conducting elections, and resolving conflicts between measures. The Legislature is tasked with enacting laws to facilitate these processes and ensure their integrity. The amendment aims to empower citizens while maintaining legislative oversight.

Proposing an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to grant citizens initiative and referendum powers.

The bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to grant citizens the powers of initiative and referendum. This allows registered voters to propose statutes and constitutional amendments through a petition process and to approve or reject them at elections. The amendment outlines procedures for petitioning, conducting elections, and resolving conflicts between measures. The Legislature is tasked with enacting laws to facilitate these processes and ensure their integrity. The amendment aims to empower citizens while maintaining legislative oversight.