SB 127 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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