Updating the West Virginia Law Institute

HB 2653 updates the West Virginia Law Institute's structure and duties by amending state code sections. The Institute, located at West Virginia University College of Law, is tasked with simplifying state laws, improving justice administration, and conducting legal research. It must make specific recommendations to the Legislature on law changes, examine legal defects, and submit annual reports. The bill also details the governing council composition, including judges, state officials, bar leaders, and university representatives, to guide its work.