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WV HB4020
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hanshaw
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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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