SB271

Department of Health rule relating to distribution of state funds for support of local boards of health

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

SB271 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create rules for distributing state funds to local boards of health.

SB271 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create rules for distributing state funds to local boards of health. This bill amends Section 64-5-1 of the West Virginia Code to allow the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule regarding the distribution of state funds. The rule, filed on July 24, 2025, is authorized under Section 16-1-4 of the code and pertains to the distribution of state funds for support of local boards of health.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate