The bill amends and reenacts several sections of the Code of West Virginia related to the Fleet Management Division, enhancing its responsibilities and authority. Key provisions include the requirement for the division to provide or contract for telematics services to monitor state vehicles, and the authorization for legislative rulemaking to establish guidelines for vehicle use and reporting. Additionally, the bill mandates that spending units report specific information regarding state vehicles to the division, including a list of employees provided with state vehicles and any telematics-derived data on driving behavior.

Furthermore, the bill repeals an outdated audit requirement, streamlining the reporting process and ensuring that the Fleet Management Division can effectively manage the state vehicle fleet. The annual report produced by the division will now include comprehensive data on vehicle usage, maintenance costs, and telematics insights, which will be made available electronically while protecting confidential information. Overall, these changes aim to improve the efficiency and accountability of the state's vehicle management system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5A-12-1, 5A-12-3, 5A-12-14
Committee Substitute: 5A-12-1, 5A-12-3, 5A-12-5, 5A-12-7, 5A-12-12, 5A-12-14
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 5A-12-1, 5A-12-3, 5A-12-5, 5A-12-7, 5A-12-12, 5A-12-14
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 5A-12-1, 5A-12-3, 5A-12-5, 5A-12-7, 5A-12-12, 5A-12-14