HB 4020
Removing Full Time Requirement for Health Officers
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Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for the State Health Officer, Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services in West Virginia. Currently, these positions require full-time dedication. This bill removes the requirement that these officials cannot engage in other employment or business ventures, and allows them to hold other public offices. It also clarifies reporting structures and qualifications for the commissioners.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement that these officials cannot engage in other employment or business ventures.
- Allows these officials to be considered for other public offices.
- Clarifies reporting structure to the Governor or their designee.
- Specifies that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services should have training and experience in senior issues.
- The State Health Officer must be licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia.
Who is affected
- State Health Officer
- Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services
- Governor of West Virginia
- Secretary of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Eliminates the restriction on holding other employment or business interests.
- Allows commissioners to run for or hold other public offices.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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