This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing new sections that explicitly prohibit counties, towns, and municipalities from utilizing tax revenue to hire lobbyists for representation at the state level. Specifically, it adds three new articles: Article 28 under Chapter 7, Article 9 under Chapter 7A, and Article 40 under Chapter 8, each establishing a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying for their respective governing bodies.

The new legal language clearly states that no county commission, governing body of a consolidated local government, or governing body of any municipality may allocate tax funds for lobbying services. This legislation seeks to ensure that public funds are not used for lobbying activities, thereby promoting fiscal responsibility and transparency in local government operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-28-1, 7A-9-1, 8-40-1