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 legislative rules referenced in the bill have been filed in the State Register on specific dates throughout 2024 and have been authorized under various sections of the code. The bill ensures that these rules, as filed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, are officially recognized and can be implemented by the respective agencies. The bill is effective immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency of establishing these regulatory frameworks.

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