Right to run

This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 33) would update eligibility rules for serving in West Virginia's legislature by allowing individuals to hold certain state or local government positions while serving as legislators. Specifically, it removes current restrictions on state employees (including those in schools, agencies, or courts), sheriff, constable, or clerk roles, provided they held the job before running for office and obtain Ethics Commission approval. The amendment requires all dual employment cases to be reviewed by the West Virginia Ethics Commission. This change aims to modernize eligibility requirements for legislative service, as stated in the resolution's purpose.