Lawmakers fast-track, reauthorize legislation that has benefited governor

Charleston – West Virginia lawmakers voted Monday against following state constitutional rules in order to pass a bill, pitched by the governor, to reauthorize legislation that grants companies tax credits for tourism projects.

Some Democrats had argued that the bill could be considered and reauthorized during the 60-day 2020 legislative session, which begins next month, and were concerned because Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, had previously benefited from the bill.