Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
SB 127 prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to legally challenge West Virginia state laws. It directly affects all state departments and local governments by removing their spending authority for such legal actions. The bill includes two exceptions: the Attorney General may still challenge laws, and constitutional officers (like the Governor, Secretary of State, and State Auditor) may challenge laws related to their specific constitutional duties. The law aims to prevent state agencies from using taxpayer money to contest state legislation they oppose.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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2
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary then Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Tarr
RRepublican
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