SB 58
Adding grievance and appellate procedures for individuals participating in DMV safety and treatment program
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill establishes grievance and appellate procedures, including judicial review, for individuals participating in the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ Safety and Treatment Program. It prohibits minimum driving time, mileage, and frequency requirements for program participants and prevents removal for failing to meet these requirements. The bill also directs the commissioner to reinstate former participants who meet specified criteria, at no cost to them. Finally, it authorizes the commissioner to create an emergency rule to implement these changes.
Key provisions
- Adds grievance and appellate procedures for participants in the Safety and Treatment Program.
- Prohibits minimum driving time, mileage, and frequency requirements for program participants.
- Prohibits removal of program participants for failing to meet program requirements.
- Directs the commissioner to reinstate former participants who meet specified criteria without cost.
- Authorizes the commissioner to promulgate an emergency rule.
- Establishes a special revenue account for the program.
- Requires program providers to remit a portion of fees to the state fund.
- Mandates victim impact panels as a component of the program.
Who is affected
- Individuals participating in the Division of Motor Vehicles’ Safety and Treatment Program
- West Virginia drivers
- Program providers
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- Victims of alcohol and drug-related offenses
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