Sen. Jack Woodrum

Maddy summarySenate Bill 365 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a specific rule (61 CSR 18) governing licensing and fee structures for agricultural businesses and individuals. This rule, proposed in July 2024 and filed in the State Register, directly affects entities required to pay licensing fees to the Department. The bill does not alter fee amounts but formally approves the existing rule framework, allowing the Department to proceed with its implementation. This procedural step ensures the rule meets statutory requirements for enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Board of Respiratory Care to establish specific rules about telehealth practices for respiratory care professionals. It directly affects respiratory therapists and clinics providing remote care, setting requirements for how they can deliver services via telehealth. The bill formally approves a previously modified rule (30 CSR 11) that defines telehealth standards and practice expectations for this healthcare specialty.

Maddy summarySB 367 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a rule (61 CSR 20) governing the Department's own use of employment references, inquiries, and background checks during hiring. This rule, revised and resubmitted after addressing legislative committee feedback, directly affects job applicants and the Department's internal hiring processes. The bill does not create new standards but formalizes an existing rule for the Department's employment practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Board of Pharmacy to establish a specific rule (15 CSR 01) governing pharmacy licensure and practice. It directly affects pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy businesses operating in West Virginia by setting the framework for their licensing and professional conduct. The bill formally approves a rule that was previously modified by the Board to address legislative committee concerns, following its initial filing in August 2024 and refiling in October 2024. This is a procedural authorization, not a substantive change to pharmacy practice standards.

Maddy summarySB 390 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy to implement a rule (13 CSR 09) that establishes clear requirements and definitions for telehealth services provided by occupational therapists. This rule, which was revised in 2024 to address legislative feedback, directly affects occupational therapists practicing telehealth across the state. The bill does not change the rule's content but formally approves its adoption, ensuring consistent standards for remote patient care.

Maddy summarySB 378 authorizes the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to establish a specific schedule of fines for violations of licensing rules. The bill directly affects barbers and cosmetologists who may face these fines for regulatory breaches. It enables the board to set concrete fine amounts through a formal regulatory rule (referenced as 3 CSR 07), replacing previous fine structures. This is a procedural measure that grants the board authority to implement the fine schedule, not a new policy change.

Maddy summarySB 409 authorizes the Hope Scholarship Board to implement a specific legislative rule (112 CSR 18) for the Hope Scholarship Program, which was previously modified and refilled after addressing objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The bill does not change the program's substance but formally recognizes the Board's authority to enforce existing regulations. This procedural measure ensures the rule is officially adopted without altering scholarship eligibility or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 380 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Dentistry to implement a rule requiring dentists to complete continuing education courses. The rule, previously proposed in 2024 and revised following committee feedback, specifies the types of courses and hours dentists must complete to maintain their licenses. This bill does not change the rule's content but formally approves it for enforcement. It directly affects all licensed dentists in West Virginia who must meet these continuing education standards for license renewal.

Maddy summarySB 397 authorizes West Virginia's Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to implement its existing rule (190 CSR 02) governing appraiser licensure and certification requirements. The bill specifically approves a revised rule that was modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refilled in October 2024. This procedural bill does not change licensing standards but formally permits the board to use the finalized rule.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 366 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a legislative rule (61 CSR 19) establishing standards for manufacture-grade milk. This rule, developed and modified in 2024 after addressing legislative committee feedback, will require dairy producers and processors to meet specific quality and safety requirements for milk used in manufacturing. The bill does not alter the rule's content but grants it legal authority to take effect, directly affecting dairy businesses involved in milk processing within the state.