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WV HB2008
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hanshaw
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AI Summary
- Reorganizes the Department of Economic Development as the Division of Economic Development within the Department of Commerce, effective July 1, 2025
- Exempts new hires and employees who change positions within the Department of Commerce from state grievance procedures and the classified civil service system starting July 1, 2025, while grandfathering current employees in their existing positions
- Continues the Department of Tourism as a separate independent agency within the Executive Branch, incorporating sections including Arts, Archives and History, Museums, Historic Preservation, State Library, and Educational Broadcasting Commission
- Transfers the National Coal Heritage Area Commission to the Department of Tourism, covering 13 counties in the coal heritage region (Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Lincoln, Logan, Kanawha, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming)
- Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate certain employees' civil service status as needed to comply with federal law or receive federal funding
Legislative Description
Executive Branch Reorganization
Governor -- Bills Requested By
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal
4/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Organization3/12/2025
Government Organization2/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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