SB 572
Prohibiting spending authority for money used by board or commission that retains labor position
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 572 aims to prevent boards and commissions in West Virginia from spending public funds while they continue to employ or represent labor. The bill effectively removes existing provisions requiring labor representation on these boards and commissions, mandating that positions be filled by non-affiliated laypeople. Spending authority for these boards and commissions will be suspended until they comply with this new requirement. This change is intended to ensure greater transparency and impartiality in the use of public funds by these governmental bodies.
Key provisions
- Removes requirements for labor representation on boards and commissions.
- Requires boards and commissions to appoint non-affiliated laypeople to fill labor positions.
- Suspends spending authority for boards and commissions until they comply with the new appointment requirements.
- The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Boards and Commissions in West Virginia
- State Government
- Labor Unions
- Members of Boards and Commissions
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Eliminates the existing requirement for labor representation on boards and commissions.
- Introduces a requirement for non-affiliated layperson appointments.
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