H.J.Res.26

Change the Sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms

Introduced·1/27/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HJR26 proposes to amend the state constitution to allow sheriffs to serve three consecutive terms.

West Virginia HJR26 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to change the term limits for sheriffs from two consecutive terms to three consecutive terms. The amendment would also allow a sheriff currently serving their second term to complete their term without restriction. The proposed change is to be voted on by the state's voters in the 2026 general election.

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History

Jan 27

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 27

House

To Judiciary

Jan 27

House

Introduced in House