Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall
HJR 10 proposes amending West Virginia's constitution to grant voters direct authority to propose new laws (initiative) and reject existing laws (referendum) at all government levels. It would require petitions signed by 10% of voters in each district (with statewide initiatives needing signatures in two-thirds of counties), and set procedures for these votes to occur at regular elections. The bill must first gain two-thirds approval in both legislative chambers before being submitted to voters for ratification in the 2028 election. If passed, it would enable West Virginia citizens to directly influence state and local laws without legislative approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Horst
RRepublican
Co
Ian Masters
RRepublican
Co
Margitta Mazzocchi
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
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