HB 4114
Relating to oversight of West Virginia Fusion Center
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a new oversight committee for the West Virginia Fusion Center, replacing the previous Joint Oversight Committee. The committee, comprised of House and Senate leadership and staff, will be responsible for ensuring the proper collection, dissemination, and storage of information handled by the Fusion Center. An annual audit by the Inspector General will be conducted, and any identified violations of law or policy could lead to disciplinary action for Fusion Center employees.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new select committee with members from the House and Senate to oversee the West Virginia Fusion Center.
- Terminates the previous Joint Oversight Committee as of June 30, 2026.
- Directs the Inspector General to conduct an annual audit of the Fusion Center’s operations.
- Allows the President and Speaker to call Fusion Center employees to testify at committee meetings.
- Provides that audit findings can be used as grounds for disciplinary action against Fusion Center employees.
- Requires committee members to have appropriate security clearances.
- Confers confidential status on committee meetings and materials.
- Authorizes the committee to subpoena witnesses and documents.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Fusion Center
- West Virginia Legislature
- House of Delegates
- Senate
- Department of Homeland Security
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