Relating to the legislative powers held by the people of the state and the Legislature.
To House Judiciary
Summary
The resolution creates a new Article XV that lets registered voters file petitions to place statutes or constitutional changes on the ballot, and also to challenge recently passed laws. It sets signature thresholds, limits the number of statewide measures per election, and removes the governor’s veto over voter‑initiated measures. The change would affect all West Virginians by expanding direct democratic participation.
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