Recognition of Holy Bible as Foundational Text and Official Book of West Virginia.

This House Joint Resolution (HJR 32) proposes adding a new section to the West Virginia Constitution, designating the Holy Bible (specifically its 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) as the state's "foundational text and official book." If approved by voters in the 2026 election, it would require public buildings, schools, laws, and government policies to display, recognize, and cite the Bible as the "utmost authority for human moral behavior." The resolution does not create new laws but seeks to formally establish the Bible's role in state governance through constitutional change. The proposal is currently pending referral to the House Judiciary Committee and requires voter ratification to become effective.