SB 281
Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 281 authorizes the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to create a legislative rule concerning law enforcement training and certification standards. This rule, which was previously modified and refiled, focuses on ensuring consistent standards for law enforcement personnel in West Virginia. The bill essentially formalizes the committee’s authority to develop and implement these standards. It builds upon existing authorization to create and modify rules.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule.
- The rule addresses law enforcement training and certification standards.
- The rule is based on existing authorization under §30-29-3 of the Code of West Virginia.
- The rule has undergone review and modification by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies in West Virginia
- Law enforcement officers in West Virginia
- The Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction
Notable changes
- Formalizes the committee’s authority to create a specific rule regarding law enforcement standards.
- Refers to a previously modified and refiled rule (149 CSR 02).
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