Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants

HB 5549, the "Citizen and State Accountability Act," requires West Virginia state and local government agencies to seek the Governor’s written consent before accepting certain grants. For grants over $1 million ("major grants"), agencies must submit a detailed 60-day analysis covering costs, policy impacts, and compliance requirements to the Governor and a fiscal office. For smaller grants ($1 million or less, "minor grants"), agencies must notify the Governor one week before submission. The bill mandates public reporting on all grants and creates a public database for transparency, but does not change existing grant programs.