H.J.Res.10

Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HJR10 proposes amending the state Constitution to grant citizens the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall.

West Virginia HJR10 proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to grant citizens the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall. The initiative power allows citizens to propose laws and constitutional amendments through petitions and elections. The referendum power enables citizens to reject statutes enacted by legislative bodies. The recall power allows citizens to remove elected officials through a petition process and election. The amendment outlines procedures for these processes, including signature requirements and election timing.

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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House