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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary then Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Tarr
RRepublican
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