HJR 31 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To set term limits for WV legislature

HJR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit consecutive terms for West Virginia state legislators. If approved by voters in 2026, it would restrict senators to two consecutive terms and delegates to four consecutive terms. The limits would apply only to terms beginning after ratification, with prior terms not counting toward the limit. This amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election to take effect.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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