Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public markets.
HB 4267 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a specific regulatory rule (61 CSR 11) governing public markets. This rule would directly affect farmers, vendors, and consumers who operate or use public markets across the state. The bill approves a previously modified rule that was revised to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. It does not create new market regulations but formally authorizes the existing rulemaking process. The change is procedural, allowing the Department to enforce consistent standards for public market operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Doug Smith
RRepublican
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