Sen. Patricia Rucker

Maddy summarySB 336 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Financial Institutions to implement an existing rule governing residential mortgage lenders, brokers, and loan originators. This rule, modified after committee feedback and refiled in September 2025, is now formally authorized for enforcement. The bill does not create new requirements but approves the Division's revised regulatory framework for mortgage professionals. It directly affects mortgage lenders, brokers, and loan originators operating in West Virginia.

Maddy summarySB 412 amends West Virginia law requiring health education in public schools (grades 6-12) to specifically include instruction on "human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb." This bill directly affects all West Virginia public schools and their health education curricula. The key provision mandates that existing health education courses must now incorporate this specific content about prenatal development and pregnancy. The bill does not change other required health topics like STD prevention, substance abuse, nutrition, or CPR instruction. It focuses solely on adding this new component to the existing health education requirements.

Maddy summarySB 290 authorizes West Virginia's Insurance Commission to implement an existing proposed rule (filed July 25, 2025) governing how property and liability insurance companies market policies to consumers. The bill does not create new requirements but formally approves the Commission’s prior draft rule, which addresses "mass marketing" practices. This rule directly affects insurance companies selling these policies in West Virginia. The bill serves as procedural authorization, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 354 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Optometry to implement a specific rule about continuing education requirements for optometrists. The bill formally approves a previously developed rule (identified as 14 CSR 10) that the Board modified to address legislative committee feedback. This rule directly affects licensed optometrists in West Virginia, requiring them to complete continuing education to maintain their licenses. The bill itself does not change the content of the continuing education requirements but grants the Board the legal authority to enforce them.

Maddy summarySB 275 authorizes West Virginia's Office of Inspector General to implement a specific nursing home licensure rule (71 CSR 15) that was previously developed and modified to address legislative committee feedback. This procedural bill directly affects nursing homes in West Virginia by establishing their licensure requirements under this rule. The bill does not create new policy but formally authorizes the implementation of an existing rule that was filed in the State Register (July 2025) and revised (December 2025). It ensures the rule has legal standing for enforcing nursing home licensing standards.

Maddy summarySB 317 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a specific regulatory rule regarding plant-based derivatives from hemp and kratom. The bill references the existing rule (61 CSR 30), which was modified and refiled in December 2025 after addressing legislative committee feedback. This is a procedural bill that does not create new policy but formally approves the Department's authority to enforce the rule. It directly affects businesses and regulators handling these products under the Department's oversight.

Maddy summarySB 340 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners to implement a rule governing requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishments. The rule, which was modified to address legislative concerns and refilled in the State Register on September 10, 2025, will establish specific standards for these professionals and businesses in the funeral services industry. This bill does not change the rule's content but formally authorizes its adoption.

Maddy summarySB 273 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to implement a specific rule (64 CSR 115) regarding diabetes self-management education programs. The bill formally approves a legislative rule previously filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, which outlines requirements for these education programs. This rule directly affects the Department of Health, which will use it to regulate diabetes self-management education services. The bill does not create new requirements but legally validates an existing rule to ensure its enforceability.

Maddy summarySB 288 authorizes West Virginia's Insurance Commissioner to enforce an existing fingerprinting rule for applicants seeking insurance producer or adjuster licenses. It formally approves the "114 CSR 02A" rule, which was filed in the State Register on April 16, 2025, requiring fingerprint submissions as part of the licensing process. This bill does not create new requirements but legally validates the Commissioner's authority to implement the current fingerprinting standard. The rule directly affects individuals applying for these specific insurance licenses in West Virginia.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes West Virginia's Tax Department to implement a specific rule (110 CSR 13II) governing the High-Wage Growth Business Tax Credit. It does not change the credit's terms but formally approves the department's existing proposed rule for public filing. The rule directly affects businesses eligible for the credit, which targets employers creating high-wage jobs in the state. This is a procedural bill enabling administrative implementation, not a policy change.