SB 227
Creating Nonprofit Transparency and Accountability Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Nonprofit Transparency and Accountability Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability for nonprofit organizations in West Virginia. It requires any nonprofit receiving state or federal public funds to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and respond to them in the same manner as public bodies. The bill establishes a framework for ensuring public oversight of these organizations’ finances and operations. This legislation seeks to bolster public trust in nonprofits that utilize taxpayer dollars.
Key provisions
- Requires nonprofits receiving public funds to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
- Nonprofits receiving state or federal funds must adhere to the same requirements as public bodies when handling information requests.
- Establishes a new article in the West Virginia Code dedicated to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
- Mandates enrollment in ‘Open Checkbooks’ for nonprofits receiving public funds.
- Defines legislative findings related to the role and importance of nonprofits in West Virginia.
- Addresses the filing statuses available to entrepreneurial and enterprising activities.
- Specifies that the act applies to both nonprofit and not-for-profit entities.
- Clarifies that the act applies to funds received directly from state or federal sources.
Who is affected
- Nonprofit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- State government
- Federal government
- Taxpayers
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