Department of Administration rule relating to general administration of records management and preservation

SB 301 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Administration to implement existing records management rules (148 CSR 12) that were filed in the State Register on March 27, 2024. The bill formalizes the department's authority to manage how state agencies store, preserve, and handle public records. It directly affects all state agencies that maintain official records, requiring them to follow these established procedures. The bill does not create new rules but legally approves the department's previously proposed rule for records administration. This is a procedural measure to ensure consistent record-keeping practices across state government.