Affirming the sovereign right of the State of West Virginia to nullify un-Constitutional Acts
HCR 6 is a symbolic resolution passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates declaring the state's position that it has the right to reject federal laws it deems unconstitutional. It cites provisions from West Virginia's constitution (Articles I, II, III) and historical arguments from figures like James Madison to assert that states, not federal courts, hold authority over constitutional interpretation. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely a declarative statement of the state's stance. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force and does not change how federal laws are applied.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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To House Judiciary
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Jan 20, 2026
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Introduced in House
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Jan 20, 2026
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To Judiciary then Rules
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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