Clarifies that West Virginia legislature cannot impede judiciary duties when a member is a party in a proceeding.

West Virginia HB5250 amends Section 4-1-17 of the Code of West Virginia to clarify that the legislature cannot impede the judiciary's duties to assure the fair administration of justice when it or a member of a legislative body is a party in a proceeding relating to legislative actions. The bill specifies that members and designated employees of the legislature are not required to attend to matters pending in tribunals during certain time periods, such as before and during legislative sessions.

Clarifies that West Virginia legislature cannot impede judiciary duties when a member is a party in a proceeding.

West Virginia HB5250 amends Section 4-1-17 of the Code of West Virginia to clarify that the legislature cannot impede the judiciary's duties to assure the fair administration of justice when it or a member of a legislative body is a party in a proceeding relating to legislative actions. The bill specifies that members and designated employees of the legislature are not required to attend to matters pending in tribunals during certain time periods, such as before and during legislative sessions.