2025 Regular Session
HB 3389
Exclude the Department of Tourism as a Governmental agency
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to specifically exclude the Department of Tourism from being classified as a "governmental agency." The bill clarifies definitions related to food service facilities and related programs, including those involving blind vendors. It does not appear to change any other provisions of the code.
Key provisions
- Excludes the Department of Tourism from the definition of "governmental agency."
- Defines terms related to food service facilities, including ‘blind vendor’ and ‘food service facility.’
- Clarifies the role of the ‘Committee of Blind Vendors’ within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s program.
- Defines ‘public office building’ to exclude certain facilities.
- Specifies definitions related to vending machine income and designees.
Who is affected
- The Department of Tourism
- The West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Blind vendors
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific exclusion for the Department of Tourism from the category of ‘governmental agencies.’
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Primary sponsor
W. Clark
HouseWV
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