SB681

Admitting localities or territories contiguous to borders into WV

Introduced·1/30/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB681 allows contiguous localities or territories to petition for admission into the state.

West Virginia SB681 establishes a process for localities or territories contiguous to West Virginia's borders to petition for admission into the state. The process includes a binding referendum in the locality, legislative approval, and voter approval. The bill outlines procedures for the admission, including the submission of a $1 tax per population member to Charleston, and the provision of notice to Congress and the Post Master General.

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History

Jan 30

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 30

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced in Senate