The resolution proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution regarding the eligibility and term limits for sheriffs. Specifically, it seeks to modify the existing rules so that a person who has been appointed to fill a sheriff's term of less than two years would be allowed to run for and serve two consecutive terms after their appointed term. This change aims to provide more flexibility in sheriff succession and ensure that appointed individuals have the opportunity to serve longer if they are elected.

The proposed amendment, designated as "Amendment 1" and referred to as the "Sheriff's Succession Amendment," will be submitted to voters during the general election in 2026. The resolution outlines the necessary changes to Article IX, Section 3 of the West Virginia Constitution, clarifying the eligibility criteria for sheriffs and ensuring that current officeholders are not barred from serving additional terms under the new provisions.