SB 181
Relating to home rule reform
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a permanent Municipal Home Rule Program in West Virginia, building upon the initial pilot program. It restricts participating municipalities from enacting ordinances that include protected classes beyond those already defined in state law. The bill outlines procedures for municipalities to apply for and participate in the program, including annual assessments and reporting requirements. It also creates a special revenue fund to support the program’s administration and establishes a board to oversee its operations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a permanent Municipal Home Rule Program.
- Restricts municipalities from creating ordinances with additional protected classes beyond state statute.
- Outlines a process for municipalities to apply for and participate in the program, including annual fees.
- Creates a special revenue fund to support the program.
- Establishes a Municipal Home Rule Board to oversee the program.
- Requires municipalities to submit written plans and progress reports to the board.
- Specifies prohibited ordinances that municipalities cannot enact under the program.
- Provides for amendments to written plans and existing ordinances within the program.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Municipalities
- Local Government Officials
- Residents of West Virginia Municipalities
- State Legislature
- State Government Agencies
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