The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to introduce the Save the School Levy Act, which allows for emergency levy elections to be conducted outside of the regular primary or election dates. This provision is specifically designed to address impending school consolidation issues, ensuring that local levying bodies can respond promptly to such situations. The bill outlines the necessary procedures for publishing notices and conducting elections, while also ensuring that the question of the special levy is clearly presented to voters.

Key insertions in the bill include provisions that allow for special elections to synchronize the renewal of existing levies with future elections, as well as the specific allowance for emergency levy elections in the context of school consolidations. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely action in addressing school funding needs, particularly in light of potential consolidations, thereby providing local authorities with the flexibility to hold special elections as needed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-8-17