HB979Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Constitutional Convention - Question on Ballot - Passage by Majority of Votes Cast
Introduced by Kevin Hornberger, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the General Assembly to organize and hold a Convention to amend the State Constitution if a majority of the votes cast on the question of calling for a Convention, rather than a majority of voters voting at the election, are for the holding of a Convention; and prohibiting any changes or amendments to the State Constitution adopted by the Convention and submitted to the voters of the State from becoming effective unless the majority of votes cast on the question are in favor of the adoption.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m.
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m.
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