Relating to authorizing the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of architects.
HB 4273 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Architects to implement a specific rule (2 CSR 01) governing architect registration. This rule, which was modified after addressing concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, outlines requirements for registering as an architect in the state. The bill formally approves this administrative rule, ensuring it becomes effective without requiring new legislative action. It directly affects individuals seeking to practice architecture in West Virginia by establishing their registration process.
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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Committee
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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
District
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Doug Smith
RRepublican
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