Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to grades and standards for apples.
HB 4266 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Agriculture to implement established grading standards for apples (61 CSR 08). This procedural bill directly affects apple growers and processors who must comply with these quality standards for market sales. The legislation formally approves a rule previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, ensuring the Department can enforce consistent apple grading requirements. It does not create new standards but authorizes the existing rule's implementation.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Do pass, but first to Judiciary
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
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Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization then Judiciary
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Doug Smith
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