This bill amends and reenacts section 64-6-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System. The legislative rule, which was filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, has been modified by the State Police to address the concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and was refiled in the State Register on October 1, 2024.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the State Police to implement the Career Progression System, which aims to enhance the professional development and advancement opportunities for officers within the department. This section is newly introduced, and therefore, there are no deletions or existing legal language to reference.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-6-1