West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 8: Sheriff's Succession Amendment
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 8 is a joint resolution introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sheriff's Succession Amendment. Primary sponsor: Robbie Morris (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Zack Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Ben Queen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Adopted by Senate (Roll No. 309)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
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