The bill establishes a One-Stop-Shop Permitting Program in West Virginia, aimed at streamlining the process for obtaining and renewing permits, licenses, and business registrations. It mandates the creation of a Permitting Dashboard, which will serve as a centralized online platform for applicants to access necessary information, submit applications, and track their status. The Secretary of the Department of Administration is tasked with coordinating the implementation of this program, which includes defining participating agencies, establishing fees, and ensuring the protection of confidential information. The program is designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and user-friendliness in the state's permitting processes.

Additionally, the bill introduces a refund requirement for applicants if their permit applications are not processed within established deadlines, with certain exceptions for incomplete applications. While the use of the Permitting Dashboard is optional until July 1, 2027, after that date, it will become the exclusive method for submitting permit applications, barring specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The Secretary is also authorized to promulgate rules to further implement the program, including setting deadlines and fees for expedited processing of applications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5A-13-1, 5A-13-2, 5A-13-3, 5A-13-4, 5A-13-5, 5A-13-6
Committee Substitute: 5A-13-1, 5A-13-2, 5A-13-3, 5A-13-4, 5A-13-5, 5A-13-6
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 5A-13-1, 5A-13-2, 5A-13-3, 5A-13-4, 5A-13-5, 5A-13-6, 29A-3-1
Engrossed Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 5A-13-1, 5A-13-2, 5A-13-3, 5A-13-4, 5A-13-5, 5A-13-6, 29A-3-1
Enrolled Version: 5A-13-1, 5A-13-2, 5A-13-3, 5A-13-4, 5A-13-5, 5A-13-6, 29A-3-1