This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule concerning its operations. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on September 18, 2025.

The bill aims to formalize the authority of the Board of Optometry to implement this rule, which is identified as 14 CSR 01. The legislative intent is to ensure that the Board has the necessary regulatory framework to operate effectively within the guidelines established by the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1