The bill amends the Code of West Virginia, specifically section 5A-2B-2, to clarify that the Legislature is exempt from the cost-assessment, accounting, and reporting services provided by the Department of Administration's Shared Services Section. This change is intended to delineate the responsibilities and requirements of state spending units regarding financial reporting and cost analysis, ensuring that the Legislature operates independently in this regard.

The existing framework requires all state spending units to report their accounting and financial service costs annually, allowing the deputy director to assess whether these services could be provided more efficiently and at a lower cost by the Shared Services Section. However, with the new amendment, the Legislature is explicitly excluded from these requirements, thereby affirming its autonomy in managing its financial operations. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after its passage, which is on July 9, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5A-2B-2
Engrossed Version: 5A-2B-2
Enrolled Version: 5A-2B-2