This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing new sections that prohibit counties, towns, and municipalities from using taxpayer money to hire lobbyists for representation at the state level. Specifically, it adds three new articles: 7-28-1 for county commissions, 7A-9-1 for consolidated local governments, and 8-40-1 for municipal corporations. Each of these articles explicitly states that no governing body may allocate tax revenues for lobbying services.

The legislation emphasizes fiscal responsibility by ensuring that public funds are not used for lobbying activities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in local government spending. The bill's provisions are designed to create a clear legal framework that restricts the use of taxpayer dollars in this manner across various levels of local governance in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-28-1, 7A-9-1, 8-40-1