This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance payment methods for taxes and other amounts due to the state and its political subdivisions. Specifically, it introduces a requirement for the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) to accept premium payments from political subdivisions via credit card or state purchasing card, in addition to existing payment methods such as checks and electronic funds transfers. The bill clarifies that all payments must be made through authorized commercially acceptable means, ensuring that the collection agents remain representatives of the state and not the payers.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Purchasing Card Program to explicitly allow the use of purchasing cards for premium payments to PEIA. This change aims to streamline the payment process for state spending units, making it more efficient while maintaining necessary controls. The Auditor, in collaboration with the Secretary of the Department of Administration, is tasked with overseeing the implementation of this program, which includes establishing rules for its operation and ensuring that purchasing cards are used solely for official state purchases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-2-1, 12-3-10a