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WV HB4020

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roger Hanshaw

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the full-time employment requirement for the State Health Officer, Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services
  • Replaces the doctorate degree requirement for the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health with a requirement of five years' experience in public health administration
  • Allows these officials to hold other employment as long as it is not "inconsistent with the expeditious, proper and complete performance" of their duties
  • Introduced January 15, 2026, by request of the Executive and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Removing Full Time Requirement for Health Officers

Governor -- Bills Requested By

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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