Authorizing payment of joint expenses

SCR 2 is a procedural resolution authorizing the West Virginia Auditor to pay routine legislative expenses before formal appropriations are approved. It directly affects the Legislature's administrative operations by allowing advance payments for supplies, services, printing, staff per diems (excluding top leaders), member travel, and other authorized costs during the 87th Legislature's sessions. The resolution streamlines payment processing by permitting the Auditor to act on requests from the Senate and House Clerks. This ensures smooth operations for legislative staff and members without waiting for budget approvals. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 3 sentences as requested.)