Sen. Jack Woodrum

Maddy summarySB 368 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a specific regulatory rule (61 CSR 23A) governing fish processing standards. This rule, which was previously modified to address legislative objections and refilled in the State Register on December 2, 2024, directly affects fish processing businesses in the state by establishing compliance requirements. The bill does not alter the rule's content but formally authorizes its enforcement as a legislative rule under state code.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Department of Agriculture to implement an existing rule (61 CSR 16) governing meat and poultry inspection standards. It does not create new inspection requirements but formally approves a rule already filed with the State Register on June 25, 2024. The rule directly affects meat and poultry producers and processors in West Virginia who must comply with these inspection standards. The bill serves a procedural purpose, confirming the Department's authority to enforce this specific regulatory framework.

Maddy summarySB 398 authorizes West Virginia's Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to implement rules for renewing appraiser licenses and certifications (specifically referencing 190 CSR 03). This affects licensed real estate appraisers who must renew their credentials, allowing the Board to establish specific renewal requirements. The bill formally approves an existing rule (originally filed in August 2024, modified in October 2024) after addressing committee feedback. It does not change renewal requirements but confirms the Board's authority to manage the process.

Maddy summarySB 382 authorizes the West Virginia Election Commission to issue a specific rule (146 CSR 03) governing campaign finance, which was revised and refiled after addressing legislative committee feedback. This rule would establish requirements for campaign finance reporting, disclosure, and management for candidates and political committees. It directly affects political actors, including candidates, committees, and contributors, by setting standardized processes for campaign funding. The bill does not create new campaign finance laws but enables the Commission to implement an existing, modified rule to regulate campaign finance activities.

Maddy summarySB 396 authorizes the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to implement a rule (17 CSR 07) governing how prior criminal convictions are evaluated during initial psychology license applications and for determining eligibility for fee waivers. The rule specifically addresses the consideration of past criminal history in licensure decisions and establishes criteria for waiving initial licensing fees for certain applicants. This bill directly affects individuals seeking psychology licensure in West Virginia who have prior criminal convictions or may qualify for fee assistance. It does not create new law but enables the Board to establish clear, standardized procedures for these processes. The rule aims to provide a more structured approach to these determinations without altering the underlying licensing requirements.

Maddy summarySB 375 authorizes the West Virginia State Auditor to implement a legislative rule (155 CSR 12) governing private trust companies. This rule, previously drafted and modified by the State Auditor, establishes regulatory requirements for private trust companies operating in the state. The bill formally approves the rule's adoption after it was filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, and revised in response to legislative committee feedback. The rule will directly affect private trust companies by defining their compliance obligations under state oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Board of Occupational Therapy to implement a specific rule (13 CSR 07) allowing fee waivers for certain individuals seeking occupational therapy licenses. It does not create new policy but formally approves an existing rule the board proposed in January 2024. The rule directly affects individuals applying for occupational therapy licenses who qualify for fee waivers under the board's criteria. The bill serves a procedural purpose, ensuring the rule has legislative authorization to take effect.

Maddy summarySB 399 authorizes West Virginia's Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to establish specific rules for registering and renewing appraisal management companies. This bill directly affects businesses that manage real estate appraisals, requiring them to meet new registration and renewal standards set by the Board. The key mechanism is the Board's authority to create and enforce these rules (under 190 CSR 05), replacing prior rules modified after legislative review. The bill itself does not change the rules but formally permits the Board to implement them.

Maddy summarySB 385 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Medicine to formally implement a rule waiving initial licensing fees for certain new healthcare professionals. This procedural bill specifically approves an existing rule (filed April 1, 2024, as 11 CSR 13) that allows the Board to grant fee waivers to eligible applicants, such as recent graduates or those meeting specific criteria. The rule directly affects new license seekers in medical fields who qualify under the Board's established criteria. The bill does not create new eligibility standards but legally validates the Board's authority to administer this fee waiver process.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to establish a schedule of fees for licensing and related services. It specifically approves a modified fee rule (3 CSR 06) that was previously filed in the State Register and adjusted to address legislative committee feedback. The rule directly affects barbers and cosmetologists in West Virginia who must pay these fees to maintain their licenses. The bill does not change fee amounts but formalizes the Board's authority to implement the established schedule.