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 "company," and establishes that public entities cannot enter into contracts valued at $100,000 or more with companies engaged in such boycotts unless a written certification is provided.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that allows the Director of the Purchasing Division to create legislative rules to enforce these requirements. The amendments made during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on the specified date, July 1, 2022, and any contracts that do not comply with these stipulations will be considered void as against public policy. The bill aims to ensure that all public entities, including those previously exempt, adhere to these contracting prohibitions.

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