Relating to citizen ballot initiatives

HJR 34 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow West Virginia citizens to directly initiate proposed changes to the state constitution through a petition process. To qualify, a petition must collect signatures from at least 10% of voters who cast ballots for governor in each county during the most recent gubernatorial election. If verified, the proposed amendment would appear on the next general election ballot, requiring approval by at least 60% of voters (compared to a simple majority for amendments proposed by the Legislature). This change would shift the power to initiate constitutional amendments from the Legislature to citizens, expanding direct voter involvement in constitutional changes.