Sen. Jack Woodrum

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a specific air pollution control rule (45 CSR 25) for hazardous waste facilities. It directly affects facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste by requiring them to meet new air quality standards. The rule, developed by the DEP and revised after committee feedback, sets requirements to limit emissions from these facilities. The bill does not create new standards itself but formally approves the DEP's existing rule for enforcement.

Maddy summarySB 313 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a regulatory rule (45 CSR 16) governing emissions standards for new stationary sources, such as factories or power plants. This procedural bill formally approves rules the DEP previously filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, under existing legal authority. It does not create new standards but enables the DEP to enforce the existing rulemaking process for new industrial facilities. The bill directly affects the DEP's regulatory authority, not businesses or residents, as it confirms the legal basis for the rule.

Maddy summarySB 315 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement revised emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under rule 45 CSR 34. This rule directly affects industrial facilities that emit these pollutants by requiring them to meet specific, updated emission limits. The bill formally approves the DEP's modified rule after addressing legislative committee feedback, finalizing the standards without changing the pollution control requirements themselves.

Maddy summarySB 414 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources (DNR) to implement a specific regulatory rule (58 CSR 26) governing "special boating" activities. This procedural bill does not create new rules but formally approves an existing DNR rule that was filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024. It directly affects boaters in West Virginia who operate vessels subject to these regulations, such as personal watercraft or commercial tours. The bill ensures the DNR has the legal authority to enforce the established boating rule without altering its content.

Maddy summarySB 349 authorizes West Virginia's State Tax Department to use an existing rule (110 CSR 10F) that allows taxpayers to pay taxes via electronic funds transfer. The rule, modified after legislative committee review in 2024, provides a method for electronic tax payments without changing tax obligations. This bill directly affects taxpayers who choose to use electronic payment options. It confirms the department's administrative authority but does not alter tax rates, deadlines, or requirements.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 348 authorizes West Virginia's Lottery Commission to implement the "West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Rule" (179 CSR 09), which governs legal sports wagering operations in the state. The bill formally approves a rule previously filed and revised by the Commission, addressing how sports betting licenses, odds, and wagering rules will be managed. This rule directly affects the Lottery Commission (as the regulatory body) and licensed sports wagering operators conducting business in West Virginia. The bill does not create new policy but codifies an existing regulatory framework for the state's legal sports betting market.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's State Tax Department to implement a specific rule (110 CSR 10G) for resolving tax disputes through alternative methods, such as mediation or negotiation, instead of formal court proceedings. It directly affects taxpayers who disagree with tax assessments and the Tax Department, which will administer this process. The rule, already developed and modified after committee review, provides a structured, non-litigious pathway for resolving disagreements over tax liabilities. The bill does not change tax rates or obligations but streamlines how disputes are handled. This procedural update aims to make tax resolution more efficient for both parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to implement and enforce the existing rule (58 CSR 62) governing the catching and selling of baitfish. It does not create new rules but formally approves a legislative rule that was previously filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024. The rule directly affects individuals and businesses harvesting or selling baitfish within the state. This is a procedural authorization to uphold an established regulatory framework, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 343 authorizes the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to implement a specific rule (175 CSR 09) governing tobacco product sales in vending machines. This rule, filed in the State Register on August 20, 2024, sets requirements for how tobacco products may be sold through vending machines. The bill does not alter the rule’s content but grants it legal authority to take effect, directly impacting businesses operating tobacco vending machines in the state.

Maddy summarySB 312 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement an existing regulatory rule (45 CSR 08) governing ambient air quality standards. This bill does not create new standards but formally approves the DEP's previously proposed rule for regulating air pollutants like particulate matter and ozone. The rule directly affects businesses and industries subject to air quality regulations across West Virginia, requiring them to comply with the established emission limits. The key mechanism is the legislative authorization for the DEP to enforce this specific regulatory code without further legislative action. This procedural bill streamlines the DEP's authority to manage air quality standards as outlined in their August 2024 rule filing.