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West VirginiaHB 44632026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the Board of Sanitarians

Sponsored By: Wayne Clark (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§30-17-5§30-17-8§30-17-9§30-17-12

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Clear path to sanitarian license or certificate

To get a registered sanitarian license, you must have a bachelor’s degree, finish at least 300 hours of board training, have two years of related experience, and pass the board exam. For certification, you need at least an associate’s degree, the same 300 hours, and two years of experience. A master’s or higher in an approved field counts for one of the two years of experience for either path.

Experienced sanitarians can certify trainees

A registered sanitarian with five years of West Virginia experience can certify you after you finish required courses and on-the-job training. This speeds local sign-off for qualified applicants.

Easier licensing for out-of-state sanitarians

If you hold a similar, valid license in another state and are in good standing, the Board can license or certify you in West Virginia without an exam. You must meet equivalency checks, have not failed a WV exam, pay fees, and complete any extra training the Board requires. The Board adopts universal reciprocity reforms by May 1, 2026.

Rules and time limits for trainees

To hold a sanitarian-in-training permit, you must have good moral character and at least an associate’s degree. You must complete a 300-hour course within 12 months of hire. You can work as a trainee for up to three years. The Board can waive the 12-month rule or the three-year limit for undue hardship.

Grandfather rules for pre-2010 registrants

If your registration was issued before July 1, 2010, it now counts as a license when you renew under current rules. If you were a sanitarian-in-training with two or more years of board-approved experience by July 1, 2010, you are treated as certified. Normal renewals still apply.

Year-round online and on-the-job sanitarian training

The Board approves in-person or online training from the state or approved groups. Online courses are available all year and can replace classroom time. When state staff are not available, local health departments can provide on-the-job training. Courses are set up so new hires can finish within six months, not counting on-the-job training.

Board sets licensing rules and fees

The Board of Sanitarians now sets licensing, testing, and renewal rules. It can run exams, use third-party testing, and keep records. It can charge and collect fees. It can investigate and discipline credential holders.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wayne Clark

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Flanigan

    Republican • House

  • Joe Funkhouser

    Republican • House

  • Rick Hillenbrand

    Republican • House

  • Chuck Horst

    Republican • House

  • Ian T. Masters

    Republican • House

  • George Miller

    Republican • House

  • David Elliott Pritt

    Republican • House

  • Bill Ridenour

    Republican • House

  • Carl "Bill" Roop

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 358 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 634)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 400)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 399)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/16/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 92)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026

    3/25/2026House

  2. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026House

  3. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

  4. House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633)

    3/14/2026House

  5. Effective from passage (Roll No. 634)

    3/14/2026House

  6. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  7. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026House

  8. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  12. On 3rd reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Read 3rd time

    3/10/2026Senate

  14. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 399)

    3/10/2026Senate

  15. Effective from passage (Roll No. 400)

    3/10/2026Senate

  16. Senate requests House to concur

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. On 2nd reading

    3/9/2026Senate

  18. Read 2nd time

    3/9/2026Senate

  19. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/9/2026Senate

  20. On 1st reading

    3/6/2026Senate

  21. Read 1st time

    3/6/2026Senate

  22. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

    3/5/2026Senate

  23. Introduced in Senate

    2/17/2026Senate

  24. To Government Organization

    2/17/2026Senate

  25. To Government Organization

    2/17/2026Senate

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