Bill > HB4596

This bill, concerning state funds and rule-making authority, aims to prevent local governments and law enforcement agencies in West Virginia from receiving state funding if they enact or continue policies that hinder cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. Specifically, it states that any "state entity" (referring to state government bodies), "local entity" (like cities or counties), or "law enforcement agency" that violates this article and fails to correct the issue within 90 days of being notified will lose state funds. Furthermore, if a court definitively rules that an entity has intentionally broken this law, state funding will be withheld for the following fiscal year. The State Auditor is tasked with creating regulations to ensure these provisions are applied to state agencies that distribute funds to municipalities or counties.

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