West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HJR39: To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education
Status: Introduced, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 17, 2026:
WEST virginia Legislature 2026 regular session Introduced House Joint Resolution Number By Delegates Kimble, Dillon, Ridenour, Hornby, T. Howell, Mazzocchi, Butler, Masters, Horst, Dittman, and Holstein [Introduced February 17, 2026; referred to the Committee on Education then the Judiciary] Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, amending section two, article twelve thereof, relating to education; providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education, beginning with the general election in 2028; shortening the term of State Board of Education members; providing that the West Virginia Board of Education may promulgate rules or policies which shall be submitted to the Legislature; numbering and designating such proposed amendment; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia, two thirds of the members elected to each house agreeing thereto: That the question of ratification or rejection of an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia be submitted to the voters of the state at the next general election to be held in the year 2026, which proposed amendment is that section two, article twelve thereof, be amended and reenacted to read as follows: ARTICLE XII. EDUCATION. §2. Supervision of Free Schools. The general supervision of the free schools of the state shall …
Sponsors
- Kimble, Laura (R, 071) · primary sponsor
- Dillon, Henry (R, 029)
- Ridenour, Bill (R, 100)
- Hornby, Michael (R, 093)
- T., Howell, (I)
- Mazzocchi, Margitta (R, 031)
- Butler, Jim (R, 018)
- Masters, Ian T. (R, 091)
- Horst, Chuck (R, 095)
- Dittman, Lori (R, 063)
- Holstein, Josh (R, 032)
Latest actions
- : To House Education
- : Introduced in House
- : To Education then Judiciary
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HJR39?
- HJR39 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To modify the makeup of the State Board of Education.
- What is the status of HJR39?
- Introduced as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: To House Education (February 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR39?
- Kimble, Laura (R, 071), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR39?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=jr&houseorig=h&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.