This bill amends West Virginia Code §5A-3-63 to clarify that the prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel also apply to exempt agencies. The bill emphasizes the state's commitment to denouncing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement against Israel, which it views as harmful to both economic relations and the Jewish State's standing in the international community. It defines key terms such as "boycott of Israel" and "public entity," expanding the definition of public entities to include those exempted from certain requirements under existing law.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any public entity entering into contracts valued at $100,000 or more must include a written certification from the contracting company affirming that it is not engaged in a boycott of Israel. Contracts that do not meet this requirement will be considered void as against public policy. The bill also grants the Director of the Purchasing Division the authority to create rules for implementing these provisions, with the amendments taking effect on or after their legislative approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5A-3-63