HB 2524
Providing that a municipal services user fee may not be imposed on employees of the state
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that municipalities cannot impose user fees on employees of the state government solely due to their employment with the state. It prohibits municipalities from collecting these fees from state employees and prevents the State Auditor or state employing units from withholding these fees from their compensation. The bill aims to ensure state employees are not unfairly burdened by local service fees.
Key provisions
- Prohibits municipalities from imposing user fees on state employees based on their employment status.
- Prevents the State Auditor and state employing units from withholding user fees from state employees’ pay.
- Reinforces municipal authority to levy reasonable rates, fees, and charges for essential services.
- Establishes a process for municipalities to file liens on property for unpaid fees, including notice requirements and an appeal process.
- Addresses the potential for voter protest against municipal ordinances related to fees and charges.
- Specifies requirements for publication of ordinances related to fees and charges.
- Allows municipalities to replace property tax revenue with fee revenue, subject to certain conditions and elections.
- Defines late payment policies for user fees, including penalties and exceptions.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- Municipalities
- West Virginia Residents
- Local Governments
- State Government Agencies
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Primary sponsor
Steele
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