W. Va. Const. (amendments submitted 1940)
Judiciary Amendment, providing for the establishment by the Legislature of a summary court in each county in the State. Rejected. Vote for, 133,256; against, 300,979.
Elective Officers Amendment, providing for the election of governor, auditor and attorney general and for appointment by the governor of the heads of such executive departments as may be established by law. Rejected. Vote for, 86,402; against, 311,096.
Budget Bill Amendment, relating to the biennial budget bill. Rejected. Vote for, 95,094; against, 298,333.