SJR19Introduced in the Senate
Governor Born in West Virginia Amendment
IntroducedSenate Judiciary
Introduced by Rupert Phillips, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this resolution is to provide that candidates for governor shall be born in West Virginia in order to be eligible for office of Governor.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
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