West Virginia SJR16 proposes a constitutional amendment limiting terms for certain state officers.
West Virginia SJR16 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to limit the terms of certain state officers. Specifically, it aims to prevent any individual from serving more than three consecutive terms in the offices of Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General, starting from terms beginning after January 1, 2029. This amendment also clarifies that service before January 1, 2029, will not count towards the term limit. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election for ratification.
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