West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 1: To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 1 is a joint resolution introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000. Primary sponsor: Chuck Horst (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To House Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Horst | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Erica Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Finance
- Introduced in House
- To Finance then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction