SB 121
Requiring full text of proposed constitutional amendments be included on official ballots
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Bill overview
This bill requires that the full text of proposed constitutional amendments be included on official ballots in West Virginia. Currently, only a title and summary are typically provided. The bill mandates that the ballot include the complete text of the proposed amendment, as it appears in the joint resolution proposing it. This change aims to ensure voters have access to the full details of any constitutional changes being considered.
Key provisions
- Ballots must include the full text of proposed constitutional amendments.
- The text should match the wording in the joint resolution proposing the amendment.
- A title and summary of the amendment will still be included on the ballot.
- The bill establishes a numbering system for amendments on the ballot.
- The Secretary of State will supply missing titles or summaries if the legislature fails to provide them.
- The bill applies to elections where constitutional amendments are voted upon.
- Ballot design will include a section titled 'Ballot on Constitutional Amendments'.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Voters
- State Election Officials
- The Secretary of State
- Ballot Commissioners
- The West Virginia Legislature
Notable changes
- Currently, only a title and summary are included on ballots for constitutional amendments.
- This bill requires the full text of the amendment to be displayed.
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