The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, specifically to section 47 of article VI, which currently prohibits the incorporation of religious denominations. The amendment seeks to change this prohibition to allow for the incorporation of churches and religious denominations that choose to do so. It also includes provisions for securing the title to church property and for the sale and transfer of such property, ensuring that it is used for the intended purposes of the church or religious denomination.
The resolution has been introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, and it stipulates that the question of ratification or rejection of this amendment will be presented to the voters during the next general election in 2026. The proposed amendment will be designated as "Amendment 1" and is summarized as the "Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment," with the purpose of allowing churches and religious denominations the option to incorporate if they choose.