The resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, specifically targeting the regulations surrounding the office of sheriff. It seeks to modify the existing term limits for sheriffs by allowing individuals who are appointed to fill a sheriff's term that has less than two years remaining to be eligible for election to two consecutive terms following their appointed term. This change aims to provide more flexibility in sheriff succession and ensure that appointed sheriffs can serve longer if they are elected subsequently.

The proposed amendment, designated as "Amendment 1" and referred to as the "Sheriff's Succession Amendment," will be presented to voters during the general election in 2026 for ratification or rejection. The resolution outlines the specific language changes to be made in Article IX, Section 2 of the West Virginia Constitution, clarifying the eligibility criteria for sheriffs and emphasizing the intent to enhance the continuity of leadership within county law enforcement.