H.J.Res.33

Right to run

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HJR33 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to redefine eligibility for legislative seats.

West Virginia HJR33 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to redefine eligibility for legislative seats. It specifies that individuals holding positions such as sheriff, constable, or clerk of any court of record are eligible for a seat in the Legislature. The bill also allows elected state officials to be employed by state agencies, public school districts, state-sponsored vocational schools, or state-supported colleges or universities before their election, subject to approval by the West Virginia Ethics Commission.

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History

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Judiciary

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House