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 have been appointed to fill a sheriff's term of less than two years to be eligible for election to two consecutive terms thereafter. This change aims to provide more flexibility in sheriff succession and ensure that appointed sheriffs can continue to serve if they are elected after their initial term.

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. The resolution outlines the specific language changes to be made in Article IX, Section 2 of the state constitution, clarifying the eligibility criteria for sheriffs and ensuring that current officeholders are not barred from serving additional terms under the new provisions.