West virginia university constitution of the student government association preamble we, the students of west virginia university, desiring to preserve within our university an atmosphere of open exchange of ideas with discussion, inquiry. Our current constitution is an amended version of the 1971 constitution. Office of the secretary of state state capitol building charleston, wv 25305. Constitution of virginia of 1872 the constitution of virginia of 1872 preamble article 1. West virginia law institute american law sources online west virginia court decisions and information, constitution, legislation, rules of practice and procedure, administrative law sources, municipal codes, legal publications, and forms.
The constitution of west virginia is the basic governing document for the state of west virginia. The state of west virginia shall be and remain one of the united states of america. Magistrates work under the administrative supervision of the supreme court of appeals of west virginia. The two regions formed a single state in name, but not. Determining the boundaries of the new state was a difficult issue. In its first article, the clause states that the state of west virginia is, and shall remain, one of the united states of america. Magistrates run for fouryear terms in nonpartisan elections. Constitution of the state of west virginia virginia. The code of virginia, constitution of virginia, charters, authorities, compacts and uncodified acts are now available in both epub and mobi ebook formats. The constitution of the state of west virginia prohibits state agencies from taking on debt as well as extending the states credit to third parties. The enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and of pursuing and obtaining happiness and. West virginia state constitution wikisource, the free. The constitution of west virginia ratified in 1872 table. State to remain in the union as part of american nation, and union not to be dissolved.
To register with the west virginia state tax department, you must complete the application for registration certificate form wv busapp in this booklet and return to. Article iii, west virginia constitution ballotpedia. Constitution of virginia foreword the virginia constitution of 1971 was approved by vote of the people on november 3, 1970, and became effective on july 1, 1971. A number of delegates spoke strongly either in favor of or against the inclusion of virginia in the new state name. We want to promote healthy living where everyone lives, works and plays. The university also seeks to expand its landgrant activity and further develop its other and related research endeavors to better assert its place within the statesupported higher education community in west virginia. Table 1 provides a list of statutory codes for each state and indicates which is the officialpreferred code to cite as well as the abbreviations for each code.
In article i, the constitution states, the state of west virginia is, and shall remain, one of the united states of america. Paperback february 5, 2012 by west virginia author visit amazons west virginia page. This risk assessment is intended to assist state agencies in determining whether a vendors proposed liability limit complies with that mandate. These created the structure and mechanisms for a new government.
West virginia statehood, june 20, 1863 national archives. The code of virginia, constitution of virginia, charters, authorities, compacts and uncodified acts are now available in. And until such enumeration shall be made, the state of new hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, massachusetts eight, rhode island and providence plantations one, connecticut five, new york six, new jersey four, pennsylvania eight, delaware one, maryland six, virginia ten, north carolina five, south carolina five and. And such parts of the said beds, banks and shores as lie opposite, and adjoining several counties of this state, shall form parts of said several counties respectively. Virginia was an early state to adopt its own constitution on june 29, 1776, and the document was widely influential both in the united states and abroad. Features the west virginia constitution consists of a preamble followed by 14 articles. The state of west virginia is, and shall remain, one of the united states of america. Pdf files present material in publicationquality format retaining the exact look and feel of.
Such parts of the common law and of the laws of the state of virginia as are in force within the boundaries of the state of west virginia, when this constitution goes into operation, and are not repugnant thereto, shall be and continue the law of this. Wv preamble to state constitution jefferson, thomas. The constitution of the united states of america, and the laws and treaties made in pursuance thereof, shall be the supreme law of the land. How to file a west virginia corporation amendment with the. Constitution of the state of west virginia, november 26, 1861. The constitution of the united states, and the laws and treaties made in pursuance thereof, shall be the supreme law of the land. The writing of a constitution was an essential step toward the creation of. The constitution of the state of west virginia is the supreme law of the u. It expresses the rights of the states citizens and provides the framework for the organization of law and government. Submit the amendment and the filing fee to the west virginia secretary of state, business division sos. The constitution of west virginia ratified in 1872. The language found in the west virginia constitution. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish.
Constitution of virginia of 1872 university of richmond. The current document also provides a first glimpse of what the original framers of the virginia constitution hoped the new state would become. We want to provide opportunities throughout our state to improve the health of our citizens. The constitution outlined procedures for a legislative branch, executive branch, judiciary, voting, and a privy council. State statutes bluebook guide guides at georgetown law. In virginia, for example, table 1 lists the officialpreferred statutory code as code of virginia 1950 annotated and the unofficial code as wests annotated code of virginia. One of these shall be called, the house of delegates, and consist of two representatives, to be chosen for each county, and for the district of westaugusta, annually, of such men as actually reside in, and are. The 1863 constitution was drafted at a convention held in wheeling between november 26, 1861, and february 18, 1862. June 29, 1776 year, and shall be called, the general assembly of virginia. The following counties, formerly parts of the state of virginia, shall be included in, and form part of, the state of west virginia, namely.
Each state in the united states has its own constitution. Publication date 1911 topics west virginia publisher charleston union publishing co collection cdl. All of the territory of west virginia was taken from the commonwealth of virginia, and in the constitution of 1863 fortyfour of the abovenamed. Constitution of virginia foreword iv additional notes 5. West virginia has had two constitutions, one ratified in 1863 and a second in 1872. On occasion you will be asked to view documents in pdf format. All officers acting within the said forty eight counties by the authority of the laws of virginia, at the time the amended constitution of west virginia goes into operation, shall continue to exercise the powers and perform the duties of their respective offices, in the name and under the authority of the state of west virginia, until the. West virginia state tax department po box 2666 charleston, west virginia. If you want to amend your west virginia articles of incorporation, file one original west virginia articles of incorporation profit amendment. The state has had two constitutions, the original that was ratified in 1863 and the current one that was initially adopted in 1872. The 1971 constitution is the fifth complete revision of virginias fundamental law since 1776other complete revisions having been effective in 1830, 1851, 1870, and 1902. The constitution of the united states of america and the laws and treaties made in pursuance thereof, shall be the supreme law of the land.
West virginia is the only state formed because of the civil war. Report from the house committee on public lands regarding virginia land claims, 1844. In states where a citation variant appears against a different background there is a distinct statute citation format used within the jurisdiction by state courts and those submitting memoranda or briefs to them. Since that time, there have been frequent amendments and six major revisions to the constitution. The west virginia constitution prohibits requiring magistrates to be lawyers, although some are. West virginia constitution west virginia legislature. In november 1972, the people approved an amendment to article ii, section 1, specifying the voting age as eighteen thus conforming virginias constitution to the twentysixth amendment to the federal constitution. In 1820, the state of maine entered the union, born out of massachusetts territory as part of the missouri compromise. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Just as north battled south in the country, west confronted east in virginia. The close results of the convention referendum and the later ratification of the new constitution reflected the acrimonious split that characterized state politics at the time. Res 17, transferring the counties of berkeley and jefferson to the state of west virginia, february 19, 1866. Constitution of west virginia as adopted in 1872, with amendments since made. West virginia state university presidential search. That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state, therefore, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. As such, it maintains its statewidemission in agriculture, community development, research and extension services.
A lengthy debate ensued as to the best name for the new state. Since through divine providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of west virginia, in and through the provisions of this constitution, reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon god and seek diligently to promote, preserve and perpetuate good government in the state of west virginia for the common welfare, freedom. We want to reduce healthcare costs, promote economic development and enhance west. Resolved, that the convention ask the congress of the united states to appropriate the sum of two million of dollars to aid the new state of west virginia in emancipating her slaves under the act of congress, approved on the 31st day of december, 1862, as well as those not thereby to. Circuit courts hear appeals of magistrate court cases. State of west virginia article about state of west. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. The second section authorizes and empowers the people of the counties thereinbefore enumerated, qualified under the constitution of virginia as electors, to vote for and choose representatives to form a convention for framing and adopting a constitution for a state by the name of west virginia, or any other name the convention may adopt, in. Delaware one, maryland six, virginia ten, north carolina five, south carolina five and georgia three. Of course, all state constitutions are inferior in a legal sense to the united states constitution, and when reading state constitutions, this must be kept in mind a state constitution, for example, cannot validly authorize a. These revisions to the virginia constitution are representative of the political, social, regional, and racial climate of the times. All men are, by nature, equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity, namely.
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