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 modifies existing legal language in section 11-8-17, adding new provisions that facilitate these special elections.

Key insertions in the bill include the allowance for emergency levy elections in the context of school consolidations, which can be held outside the standard election schedule. Additionally, the bill clarifies that local levying bodies may synchronize the renewal of existing or expiring levies with future elections, provided that the question is approved by a majority of participating voters. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the flexibility and responsiveness of local governments in managing school funding during critical consolidation periods.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-8-17