Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall

HJR 23 proposes amending West Virginia's constitution to add Article XV, reserving to registered voters the powers of initiative (proposing laws/amendments), referendum (rejecting new laws), and recall (removing officials) at all government levels. It requires voters to gather signatures equal to 10% of those who voted for governor in their district to trigger a vote on proposed initiatives or referendums. The bill mandates that these processes bypass gubernatorial vetoes and apply to state, county, municipal, and school district legislation. The Legislature must establish rules for these procedures through general law. This bill, currently in committee, would require voter ratification at the 2028 general election.