SB225 SFA Tarr #1 2-23

Johnson  7909

 

Senator Tarr,  moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

ARTICLE 3.  LIMITATIONS ON AGENCY SPENDING.

§12-3-21. Limitation on agencies' use of funding.

 

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, there is no spending authority for any political subdivision or state agency for the purposes of challenging a West Virginia state law:  Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to the Attorney General of West Virginia who may, from time to time, have reason to challenge any and all laws of the State of West Virginia: Provided, however, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to the Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, the Commissioner of Agriculture, or other constitutionally elected officers when challenging a West Virginia state law directly related to the constitutional duties and functions of their respective offices.  

 

 

Adopted

Rejected