This bill proposes extensive reforms to streamline West Virginia's government by repealing numerous outdated boards and commissions, such as the Commission on Holocaust Education and the Public Land Corporation, and transferring their responsibilities to other agencies like the Archives and History Commission and the Division of Natural Resources. It introduces a new section, 44-16-7, and makes various technical changes to enhance state governance efficiency. Key changes include the transfer of Holocaust education oversight to the Archives and History Commission and the management of public records to the Director of the Archives and History Section. The bill also eliminates several Medicaid Enhancement Boards and advisory councils while maintaining the authority of relevant state officials to promulgate necessary legislative rules.

Additionally, the bill establishes a permanent Municipal Home Rule Program, allowing municipalities greater autonomy in managing local affairs, and introduces new authorized activities for municipalities, such as implementing a one percent municipal sales tax. It also modifies the personal income tax law to allow parents of children with autism to reduce their federal adjusted gross income based on contributions to a qualified trust, with provisions set to sunset on January 1, 2027. The bill further addresses public health by repealing articles related to osteoporosis and arthritis prevention, updating definitions within the Bureau of Senior Services, and transferring authority for needlestick injury prevention. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance governance efficiency, promote economic opportunities, and improve public health management in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-28-1, 5-28-3, 5A-8-15, 5A-11-1, 5A-11-3, 5A-11-7, 5B-2-17, 5B-2-20, 5B-2I-7, 5B-9-1, 8-1-5a, 9-4B-7, 9-4C-11, 11-21-12i, 16-5P-3, 16-5CC-6, 16-29D-7, 16-36-1, 16-36-2, 16-40-7, 16-40-8, 17-4A-1, 17-4A-2, 17-4A-3, 20-2-23a, 20-2-23b, 20-2-23d, 20-2-23e, 29-20-4, 29-24-2, 29-24-5, 29-24-7, 29-24-8, 29-24-9, 44-16-7, 5-28-2, 5A-11-2, 5A-11-4, 5A-11-5, 5A-11-6, 5B-1B-1, 5B-1B-2, 5B-1B-3, 5B-1B-4, 9-4B-1, 9-4B-2, 9-4B-3, 9-4B-4, 9-4C-1, 9-4C-2, 9-4C-3, 9-4C-4, 9-4C-5, 9-4C-6, 9-4C-7, 9-4C-8, 16-5M-1, 16-5M-2, 16-5M-3, 16-5P-7, 16-5P-8, 16-5U-1, 16-5U-2, 16-5U-3, 16-5BB-1, 16-5CC-1, 16-5CC-2, 16-5CC-3, 16-5CC-4, 16-5CC-5, 16-22A-4, 16-29B-31, 16-33-2, 16-33-5, 16-36-3, 16-40-6, 16-61-1, 16-61-2, 16-61-3, 17-2E-10, 18-10Q-1, 18-10Q-2, 18-10Q-3, 18-10Q-4, 18-10Q-5, 22-11A-1, 22-11A-4, 22-11A-6, 22-11A-7, 24-6-15, 29-20-1, 29-20-2, 29-20-3, 29-20-5, 29-20-6, 29-24-3, 29-24-4, 49-2-913