H.J.Res.16

Proposing an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to include a right to a clean and healthy environment.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, adding a new section to the Bill of Rights. The amendment would establish a right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy soils, and a safe climate. It also mandates the state to serve as trustee of natural resources, conserving and protecting them for all people, including future generations. The amendment is subject to strict scrutiny review and will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.