West Virginia HJR 24
Summary: This resolution would propose an amendment to the state constitution providing that “Marriage, to be valid and recognized in the State of West Virginia, shall consist only of the legal union between one man and one woman. Neither this Constitution, nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require that marital status, or the legal incidents thereof, be conferred upon any other domestic union that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.” The resolution would require approval by a 2/3 majority in each chamber before going on the ballot.
Status: The resolution was introduced March 18, 2009 and assigned to the House Constitutional Revision Committee.
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Oppose
Action: West Virginia residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to oppose this bill.
Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2009