Bill > SB880

This bill amends West Virginia law to prohibit state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, instead requiring the use of "Judea and Samaria," which are defined as the areas south and north of Jerusalem, respectively. The bill also reiterates existing provisions that prohibit state entities from contracting with companies engaged in boycotts against Israel, defining such boycotts as actions intended to penalize or limit commercial relations with Israel or Israeli-owned businesses. While state agencies are generally forbidden from using "West Bank," the head of an agency can waive this prohibition if they determine it's in the state's interest and provide a written explanation to legislative leaders or the Governor. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these changes do not affect the foreign policy of the United States.

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