This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the distribution of state funds to support local boards of health. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 24, 2025, which is identified as 64 CSR 67. The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Department of Health has the authority to implement regulations that govern how state funds are allocated to local health boards, thereby enhancing the support and resources available to these entities. This legislative action aims to improve public health infrastructure at the local level through better funding mechanisms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1