This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule concerning licensing. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on July 28, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on October 21, 2025.

The bill aims to formalize the Board's authority to implement this licensing rule, which is identified as 27 CSR 01. The legislative action is intended to ensure that the Board of Examiners in Counseling can effectively regulate and oversee the licensing process within the counseling profession in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1