Proposing an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to increase the Homestead Exemption.

This bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, specifically to Article X, Section 1-b, to modify the Homestead Exemption. The amendment changes the language from "the first $20,000" to "not less than the first $20,000" of the Homestead Exemption. This adjustment aims to clarify the exemption amount and ensure it remains consistent with the state's property tax laws. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.

Proposing an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to increase the Homestead Exemption.

This bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, specifically to Article X, Section 1-b, to modify the Homestead Exemption. The amendment changes the language from "the first $20,000" to "not less than the first $20,000" of the Homestead Exemption. This adjustment aims to clarify the exemption amount and ensure it remains consistent with the state's property tax laws. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.