H.J.Res.32

Recognition of Holy Bible as Foundational Text and Official Book of West Virginia.

Introduced·1/29/26
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West Virginia HJR32 proposes to amend the state constitution to recognize the Holy Bible as the foundational text and official book of West Virginia.

West Virginia HJR32 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to recognize the Holy Bible as the foundational text and official book of West Virginia. The amendment would add a new section to Article II of the constitution, stating that the Holy Bible is divinely inspired, inerrant, and the utmost authority for human moral behavior. The amendment would allow the Bible to be displayed, recognized, and cited in public buildings, laws, policies, and schools. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House