By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Legislature on Monday passed a bill requiring local governments to begin accepting online payments and other fees.
The House of Delegates adopted House Bill 280 on Monday by a margin of 98-0, two weeks after the Senate unanimously adopted it.
The bill now advances to Gov. Jim Justice for his consideration.
Treasurer Riley Moore proposed the bill that will require county and local governments establish online systems that give West Virginians and businesses the option to make payments online by March 1, 2023.
People making payments to local governments still would have the option of paying in person or by mail, if the bill becomes law…