The bill amends West Virginia Code 5A-3-63 to prohibit state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, instead mandating the use of the historical names "Judea and Samaria." It establishes findings that highlight Israel's significance as a U.S. ally and the negative implications of boycotts against Israel, which are seen as vehicles for anti-Semitism. The bill also emphasizes West Virginia's obligation to reject the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement against Israel and prohibits public entities from contracting with companies that engage in such boycotts.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for terms such as "Judea," "Samaria," and "official government material," and allows for a waiver of the prohibition on using "West Bank" under certain conditions, provided that the executive head of a state agency submits a written explanation for the waiver. It clarifies that any contracts violating this prohibition are void as against public policy and states that the bill does not affect U.S. foreign policy.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 2-4-1, 2-4-2, 2-4-3
Committee Substitute: 5A-3-63