Republicans want a law in place to
counter a perception that public corruption is rampant in West Virginia
The contract ban would apply to
officials elected or appointed to state office.
The proposal calls for prohibiting
elected and governor-appointed state officials from doing business with
agencies they manage or oversee.
The bill also would prohibit companies
owned by government officials from having a contract worth $25,000 or more with
any state agency.
The prohibition would apply to new contracts
or those up for renewal, but not existing contracts.
