HB 4234
Relating to authorizing the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to contracted police or security services.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the West Virginia State Police to create a set of rules governing how the state contracts with police or security services. These rules will be developed under the authority of existing state law and reviewed by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The goal is to standardize and regulate the use of contracted law enforcement and security personnel within West Virginia. This legislation clarifies the State Police’s authority in this area.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the West Virginia State Police to create a legislative rule.
- The rule will pertain to contracted police or security services.
- The rule-making process will include review by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- The rule is based on existing authority in §15-2-18 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Police
- Contracted police and security service providers
- State government agencies utilizing contracted services
Notable changes
- Clarifies the West Virginia State Police’s authority to regulate contracted law enforcement.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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