SB 503
Displaying official US motto in state buildings
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would require the display of the U.S. national motto, "In God We Trust," in state office buildings and individual agency offices within those buildings in West Virginia. The bill outlines specifications for the displays, limits funding to private donations, and authorizes the Department of Administration to provide guidance on implementation. The displays must be visible to the public and adhere to specific size and design guidelines.
Key provisions
- Requires the display of "In God We Trust" in state office buildings.
- Requires the display of "In God We Trust" in individual agency offices.
- Specifies display size and design guidelines (minimum 8.5" x 11" with potential flag depiction).
- Prohibits the use of state funds for display costs.
- Allows agencies to accept private donations for display materials.
- Authorizes the Department of Administration to provide non-binding guidance.
- Defines ‘Agency office’ and ‘State office building’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- State Employees
- The State of West Virginia
- Visitors to State Office Buildings
- Department of Administration
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for displaying the national motto in state office buildings and agency offices.
- Limits funding to private donations, removing state financial support for the displays.
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