Measure on the ballot in the 2018 West Virginia 2018 General Election in West Virginia.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote gives the legislature control over reviewing and reducing the judiciary budget.
A “no” vote opposes legislative control over the judiciary budget. The judiciary would retain control of its own budget.
According to Steve Canterbury of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, West Virginia is the only state that allows the judiciary to completely control its budget. This amendment would align the judiciary's budget process with every other state agency in West Virginia., in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)
According to Steve Canterbury of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, the judiciary is spending money extravagantly and without oversight. This measure would reign in excessive and unnecessary spending and increase accountability over government spending., in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)
Separation of powers is a critical part of a functioning democracy. According to Brad McElhinny of WV MetroNews, this bill compromises the independence of the judiciary by making it vulnerable to budget cuts in response to court decisions. , in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)
This measure would amend the West Virgina Constitution to allow the state legislature to adjust the judicial budget. The judicial budget could not be cut by more than 15% from the previous year. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals would also have to answer questions related to the judicial budget.
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