West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 26: Change the Sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJR 26 is a joint resolution introduced in the West Virginia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Change the Sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms. Primary sponsor: David Green (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Roger Hanshaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Pat McGeehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Worrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction