SB 38 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law

SB 38 prohibits state agencies from using public funds to challenge West Virginia laws in court. It revokes spending authority for any agency action opposing state legislation, except for the Attorney General or specific elected officials (like the Governor, Secretary of State, or State Treasurer) when challenging laws related to their constitutional duties. This bill changes how state agencies may allocate funds for legal challenges against West Virginia statutes.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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