Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
SB 213 prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to challenge West Virginia state laws in court. It removes any existing spending authority for agencies to fund legal actions opposing WV statutes. The bill directly affects all state departments, boards, and local governments that might seek to contest state laws through litigation. Its key provision explicitly states no funding may be allocated for such challenges, ensuring public money cannot be spent to dispute state laws. The bill’s purpose is to prevent the use of taxpayer funds for legal efforts against West Virginia’s own legislation.
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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Committee
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
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P
Eric Tarr
RRepublican
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