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WV SB904

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vince Deeds

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health hold a doctorate degree in public health administration
  • Maintains the requirement that the State Health Officer must be licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia
  • Allows the Commissioner to be designated as the State Health Officer, with both positions appointed by the secretary
  • Requires the Commissioner and State Health Officer to serve full-time and not be engaged in any other business or employment

Legislative Description

Clarifying requirements for Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

On 2nd reading, House Calendar

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources3/31/2025
Health and Human Resources3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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