This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require the Secretary of the Department of Health to propose legislative rules that include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of diseases mandated for reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new legal language specifies that the Secretary shall propose these rules in accordance with existing provisions, thereby formalizing the requirement for tracking this specific health condition.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the Secretary's authority to review repairs or modernization of public pool facilities. The current law states that the Secretary shall not review such activities if they do not change the facility's scope or use and do not exceed $25,000 in cost. The amendment changes "shall" to "may," providing the Secretary with discretion in this matter. Overall, the bill aims to enhance public health reporting and clarify regulatory authority concerning public pool facilities.

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Introduced Version: 16-1-4