H.J.Res.8

West Virginia HJR8 proposes constitutional amendments to enable initiative, referendum, and recall powers for voters.

West Virginia HJR8 proposes amendments to the state constitution to grant voters the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall. The initiative power allows voters to propose statutes and constitutional amendments through petitions. The referendum power enables voters to approve or reject laws enacted by the legislature. The recall power allows voters to remove public officials from office through elections. The bill outlines requirements for petition signatures and the conduct of elections. If approved by voters, the amendments would take effect in 2028.