Sen. Jack Woodrum

Maddy summarySB 371 formally authorizes West Virginia's Department of Agriculture to implement its existing regulatory rule (61 CSR 41) governing raw milk sales and handling. This procedural bill does not create new policy but enables the agency to enforce current rules regarding raw milk, which directly affects dairy producers, sellers, and consumers of raw milk products. The rule-making process was previously reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled. The bill simply confirms the Department's authority to apply these regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Architects to implement a specific rule (2 CSR 01) governing architect registration. It formally approves the rule, previously modified to address committee concerns, which outlines requirements for architects seeking to register in the state. The rule directly affects individuals and firms seeking to legally practice architecture in West Virginia. This is a procedural measure to finalize the rule's adoption, not a substantive change to registration standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy to establish and set fees for its services through a formal regulatory rule. It directly affects the Board of Occupational Therapy and individuals or entities that pay fees for occupational therapy-related services (such as license renewals or certifications). The bill formalizes the Board's existing authority to create a fee schedule under state rulemaking procedures, without changing specific fee amounts.

Maddy summarySB 405 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Respiratory Care to create specific rules about how prior criminal convictions are reviewed during initial license applications for respiratory care professionals. This directly affects individuals seeking their first respiratory care license who have a criminal record. The bill formalizes the Board's authority to establish clear guidelines for evaluating these convictions, rather than changing the underlying policy. It is procedural, focusing on enabling the Board to develop and implement this rule through official channels.

Maddy summarySB 394 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to implement its existing regulations governing pharmacy permits (15 CSR 15). The bill formally approves a rule the Board developed and modified after addressing committee feedback, which was refiled in October 2024. This rule directly affects pharmacies seeking or renewing permits by establishing specific requirements for operations and compliance. The legislation serves as a procedural step to make the Board's approved regulations official, without introducing new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Department of Agriculture to implement an existing rule (61 CSR 03) governing state aid for fairs and festivals. It does not change the aid program itself but formally approves the Department's rulemaking authority for administering these funds. The rule, filed in July 2024, directly affects local fairs and festivals seeking state financial support. This is a procedural bill to codify an existing administrative rule, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 389 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Occupational Therapy to implement a specific regulatory rule (13 CSR 08) regarding how prior criminal convictions are evaluated during initial license applications for occupational therapists. The bill directly affects individuals seeking occupational therapy licensure in West Virginia by establishing a standardized process for reviewing criminal history. Key provisions require the Board to use this rule when making initial licensure decisions, ensuring consistent application of criteria for applicants with past convictions. The rule was previously filed in 2024, modified after committee review, and now receives legislative authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates an existing rule (30 CSR 01) governing respiratory care licensure criteria, specifically removing outdated references to a July 1, 2022, date. It revises wording to eliminate distinctions for professionals licensed before or after that date, streamlining the rule to apply uniformly. The change directly affects the Board of Respiratory Care and respiratory therapists seeking or maintaining licensure in West Virginia. The bill authorizes the board to implement these specific textual updates to their current regulatory rule.

Maddy summarySB 379 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Chiropractic Examiners to implement a rule (4 CSR 08) that governs how prior criminal convictions are evaluated during initial chiropractic licensure applications. This rule would directly affect new chiropractic license applicants in West Virginia by establishing criteria for assessing criminal history in the licensing process. The bill specifically approves a rule proposed by the Board on October 18, 2024, which requires the Board to consider such convictions when determining eligibility for first-time licensure.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Real Estate Commission to create a rule allowing waivers of initial licensing fees for certain individuals applying for real estate licenses. It directly affects new real estate license applicants who qualify under the Commission's proposed rule (174 CSR 06). The key provision enables the Commission to establish specific criteria for who may qualify for this fee waiver, streamlining the licensing process for eligible applicants. The bill itself does not define the qualifying individuals but grants the Commission authority to develop the rule.