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 legislation 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 humanitarian obligations. The bill defines key terms such as "boycott of Israel" and "public entity," with the latter now explicitly including exempt agencies that may have previously been excluded from these requirements.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that public entities cannot enter into contracts valued at $100,000 or more with companies that engage in boycotts of Israel unless a written certification is provided. Any contracts that do not comply with this requirement will be considered void. The bill also grants the Director of the Purchasing Division the authority to create rules for implementing these provisions, and it establishes that the amendments will take effect following their passage.

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