To allow certain state employees the eligibility to a seat in the legislature

HJR 24 proposes a constitutional amendment to change eligibility rules for serving in West Virginia's legislature. It would allow state employees (including those in state agencies, public schools, vocational schools, or universities) to hold legislative seats if their state employment began before their election and they receive Ethics Commission authorization. The amendment specifically excludes current sheriffs, constables, court clerks, and federal or foreign government employees from eligibility. It also requires the Ethics Commission to review all dual employment requests, removing current restrictions on state employees running for office. This change would directly affect state employees seeking legislative office, subject to commission approval.