SB566

Imposing limit of three terms on elected public officials in state

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB566 limits elected public officials to three consecutive terms in office.

West Virginia SB566 introduces a new section in the state code to limit elected officials to three consecutive terms in office. This restriction applies to officials elected under Sections 3-1-16, 3-1-17, and 3-1-18 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended. The limitation does not apply to partial terms resulting from appointments. The bill aims to ensure a turnover in leadership by capping the tenure of certain public officials.

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History

Jan 21

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced in Senate