This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-6-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Division of Protective Services the authority to establish a legislative rule concerning the ranks and duties of its officers. The bill specifically authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, under the authority of 15-2D-3 of the code, which pertains to the ranks and duties of officers within the division.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to formalize the structure and responsibilities of officers within the Division of Protective Services, thereby enhancing the operational framework of the division. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language that is being modified, as it introduces new provisions to the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-6-1