The bill amends and reenacts sections of the Code of West Virginia to authorize various agencies within the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules. Specifically, it allows the Department of Administration to establish rules related to records management and preservation, retention and disposal scheduling, management of records at the Records Center, exemptions from Fleet Management Division services, and financial services reporting. Additionally, it grants the Information Services and Communications Division and the Office of Technology the authority to create rules regarding their operational plans and telecommunications payments made by state spending units. Public Defender Services is also authorized to set rules concerning the payment of fees and reimbursement for court-appointed attorneys.

The bill includes specific legislative rules that have been filed in the State Register, which are now authorized under the respective sections of the code. These rules were filed on various dates in 2024 and have been modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee where applicable. The bill is effective immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency of implementing these administrative rules to enhance the efficiency and management of state services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-2-1
Committee Substitute: 64-2-1
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 64-2-1
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 64-2-1