The bill introduced on February 24, 2025, seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 30-1-27, which prohibits spending authority for any board or commission that retains a labor position. Specifically, starting July 1, 2025, any existing requirements for labor representation on boards or commissions will be nullified. Instead, these positions must be filled by laypersons who are not affiliated with organized labor.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that spending authority for any board or commission will be suspended until compliance with this new requirement is achieved. This legislative change aims to eliminate labor representation in decision-making bodies and restrict financial expenditures until the boards or commissions adhere to the new guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-1-27