To require state, county, municipal, and government-controlled entities to provide timely, public financial transparency through the West Virginia Checkbook system or a substantially similar public transparency platform

HB 5641 requires all state, county, municipal, and government-controlled entities (like boards or commissions) to publicly share financial data through West Virginia's Checkbook system or an approved similar platform. Entities must update financial records within two months of transactions and prominently link to this data on their websites and social media annually. Non-compliance incurs penalties: $500 per quarter for failing to participate, plus escalating monthly fines of $50 per month beyond the two-month deadline for late reporting. The law takes effect for all entities by the start of their 2027 fiscal year.