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West VirginiaSB 3692025 Regular SessionSenate

Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules

Sponsored By: Jack Woodrum (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§64-9-1§64-9-2§64-9-3§64-9-4§64-9-5§64-9-6§64-9-7§64-9-8§64-9-9§64-9-10§64-9-11§64-9-12§64-9-13§64-9-14§64-9-15§64-9-16§64-9-17§64-9-18§64-9-19§64-9-20§64-9-21

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

12 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 9 mixed.

Privacy protections for trust company applications

The law keeps specified personal records in private trust company license applications confidential. These include specified biographical reports, lists of family members or current or former employees, and family history charts. These records are not subject to public disclosure under West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act or otherwise.

Inspection relief for small fish processors

Qualifying fish processors are exempt from inspections before slaughter, after slaughter, and during processing for up to 20,000 pounds per calendar year. The fish must be slaughtered or processed at an official plant. The establishment must be licensed by the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and approved for fish slaughter operations.

Candidates gain political committee roles

Statewide and legislative candidates and officeholders can lead political action committees, manage their money, raise funds, and make decisions. Contributions remain subject to state contribution limits and rules on spending coordinated with campaigns. Committees can reimburse travel, purchases, and other committee duties, but not personal use or prohibited spending. They can sponsor other candidates or officeholders at political activities, covering travel, hotels, meals, and entry fees. Sponsored events cannot be specifically organized for a candidate's campaign or committee.

Respiratory care licensing and telehealth updates

The law authorizes respiratory-care licensing changes that delete subsections and remove or revise language tied to July 1, 2022. It also authorizes rules on prior convictions in initial license decisions. A separate rule covers telehealth definitions and requirements, with a wording correction and an “Authorized Procedures” heading. The provided text does not give the resulting licensing criteria, conviction standards, or telehealth procedures.

Speech and hearing assistant rule authorized

The law authorizes a rule for speech-language pathology and audiology assistants. The provided text does not explain its requirements or changes. It does not establish whether assistants' work options or patients' access to services change.

Real estate licensing rules get updates

The law authorizes licensing and business rules for real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons. One section replaces “biannual” with “biennial,” meaning every two years; the excerpt does not identify the affected requirement. It also authorizes amended rules for initial license fee waivers, but the provided text does not identify who qualifies. Another authorized rule covers prior convictions in initial license decisions, without specifying which convictions affect eligibility.

Agriculture hiring rules clarify worker coverage

The law clarifies who is covered by the Agriculture Department's rules on job references, inquiries, and background checks. They apply to current employees and job applicants who have never worked for the department. The provided text does not explain the underlying requirements or their effects on hiring.

Dentists get revised continuing training requirements

The law reduces one required continuing education component for dentists from at least 3 hours to 2 hours. It replaces specified training on drug diversion, controlled-substance prescribing, and opioid antagonists with infection-control training. The provided text does not identify any cost savings or changes in patient care.

Hope Scholarship rules authorized for families

The law authorizes a rule for West Virginia's Hope Scholarship Program. The provided text does not identify which program requirements or benefits the rule addresses. It does not establish changes to family eligibility, scholarship amounts, or education costs.

State conservation grant program rule authorized

The law authorizes a rule for the West Virginia State Conservation Committee's grant program. The provided text does not state who qualifies, how much grants provide, or other program terms. It does not establish a new funding amount.

Public health sanitation practice rule authorized

The law authorizes the Board of Sanitarians' rule on public health sanitation practice. The provided text does not explain its requirements or changes. It does not establish an effect on workers, household costs, or public health protections.

Appraisers get licensing and renewal rules

The law authorizes rules for real estate appraiser licenses, certifications, and renewals. It also authorizes registration and renewal rules for appraisal management companies. The provided text does not state the requirements or show whether fees or access change.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Woodrum

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 578 • No: 0

House vote • 4/4/2025

Effective from passage (Roll No. 382)

Yes: 93 • No: 0

House vote • 4/4/2025

House repassed to meet the obj. of the Governor (Roll No. 381)

Yes: 93 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Effective from passage (Roll No. 302)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Senate amended, repassed bill as result of Governor's Veto (Roll No. 301)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

Effective from passage (Roll No. 167)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 166)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2025

Effective from passage (Roll No. 130)

Yes: 95 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2025

Passed House (Roll No. 129)

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/28/2025

Effective from passage (Roll No. 45)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/28/2025

Passed Senate (Roll No. 44)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2025

    8/8/2025Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 4/29/2025

    4/29/2025Senate

  3. Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 - Senate Journal

    4/12/2025Senate

  4. Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 - House Journal

    4/12/2025House

  5. To Governor 4/9/2025 - House Journal

    4/10/2025House

  6. To Governor 4/9/2025

    4/9/2025Senate

  7. House Message received

    4/7/2025Senate

  8. House received Senate message

    4/4/2025House

  9. House concurred in Senate amendment (Voice vote)

    4/4/2025House

  10. House repassed to meet the obj. of the Governor (Roll No. 381)

    4/4/2025House

  11. Effective from passage (Roll No. 382)

    4/4/2025House

  12. Communicated to Senate

    4/4/2025House

  13. Completed legislative action

    4/4/2025House

  14. Senate reconsidered action (voice vote)

    4/3/2025Senate

  15. Senate amended, repassed bill as result of Governor's Veto (Roll No. 301)

    4/3/2025Senate

  16. Effective from passage (Roll No. 302)

    4/3/2025Senate

  17. Senate requests House to concur

    4/3/2025Senate

  18. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2025

    4/1/2025Senate

  19. Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2025 - House Journal

    4/1/2025House

  20. To Governor 3/26/2025

    3/26/2025Senate

  21. To Governor 3/26/2025 - House Journal

    3/26/2025House

  22. House received Senate message

    3/26/2025House

  23. House Message received

    3/25/2025Senate

  24. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 166)

    3/25/2025Senate

  25. Effective from passage (Roll No. 167)

    3/25/2025Senate

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