Rep. Doug Smith

Maddy summaryHB 4233 authorizes the West Virginia State Police to adopt a legislative rule (81 CSR 03) governing their Career Progression System. This rule, which was modified and resubmitted after addressing legislative committee feedback, outlines how officers advance through ranks within the department. The bill directly affects the West Virginia State Police by providing formal approval for the rule's implementation in managing officer career advancement. The rule itself specifies criteria and processes for rank progression but does not alter existing policies or create new substantive requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4206 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection to implement a specific legislative rule (45 CSR 08) concerning ambient air quality standards, which was filed on July 23, 2025. This procedural bill does not change air quality standards but grants the department legal authority to enforce the existing rule. It directly affects the department's regulatory process for managing air quality compliance. The bill serves as a formal authorization for the rule already proposed, with no substantive policy changes to air quality requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4230 authorizes West Virginia's Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to establish legislative rules for law enforcement training and certification standards, specifically referencing the existing "149 CSR 02" rule. The bill modifies a previously filed rule (originally submitted in July 2025) that was adjusted to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in September 2025. This rule would set uniform standards for officer training and certification across the state. The bill does not create new standards itself but formally authorizes the Committee to finalize and implement the modified rule. This affects all law enforcement agencies and officers subject to state certification requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4228 authorizes the Office of Inspector General to establish a rule for licensing behavioral health centers. It specifically clarifies that child placing agencies providing behavioral health services are deemed licensed for those services under their existing child placing license, as defined in another rule (78CSR02). This change eliminates the need for these agencies to obtain a separate behavioral health license. The bill amends an existing rule (71 CSR 25) to include this provision, streamlining the licensing process for covered agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 4225 amends an existing rule (71 CSR 17) to clarify how medication assistive personnel can administer medications and perform health tasks. It specifically adds "dial-up insulin pen" to the list of permitted devices and states that setting insulin dosages according to a prescription is a routine task, not a clinical decision requiring professional judgment. This directly affects healthcare facilities, medication assistive personnel, and the Office of Inspector General overseeing compliance. The changes provide clearer guidance for safe medication administration without altering the underlying policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a specific regulatory rule (58 CSR 21) governing wildlife rehabilitation facilities. The rule, developed after modifications to address legislative committee concerns, sets standards for facilities caring for injured or orphaned wildlife. It directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers by requiring compliance with these established regulations. The bill does not change the rule's content but formally authorizes its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 4264 authorizes the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles to establish a specific regulation (91 CSR 25) for special purpose vehicles, such as golf carts and off-road vehicles. This bill formally approves an existing regulatory rule that was previously filed, making it official under state law. The regulation would directly affect owners and operators of these vehicles by setting legal standards for their use.

Maddy summaryHB 4262 authorizes the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles to establish a rule (91 CSR 11) setting standards for motor vehicle equipment. This rule, filed in the State Register on July 24, 2025, will directly affect vehicle owners, manufacturers, and dealers by requiring compliance with new equipment specifications. The bill formally approves the rule's implementation without changing its content, making it legally enforceable. It is a procedural measure to finalize an existing regulatory proposal.

Maddy summaryHB 4224 authorizes West Virginia's Office of Inspector General to implement a specific legislative rule (71 CSR 15) governing nursing home licensure. This rule, originally filed in July 2025 and revised after addressing legislative committee feedback in December 2025, sets standards for nursing home licensing requirements. The bill formally approves this rule, ensuring it becomes effective without further legislative action. It directly affects nursing homes in West Virginia by establishing the regulatory framework they must follow to maintain licensure.

Maddy summaryHB 4276 updates a long-standing rule (established in 1985) that governs how West Virginia's Attorney General must treat crime victims and witnesses. The bill adds a specific expiration date - August 1, 2036 - to this rule, meaning it will automatically end unless renewed by the legislature. This change does not alter the rule's substance but sets a clear timeline for its continuation. The rule directly affects crime victims and witnesses by requiring fair treatment standards in the state's legal processes.