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WV HB5067

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Akers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Director of the Division of Administrative Services to enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, including the West Virginia State Police, to apply for and administer federal grants exclusively available to law enforcement agencies

  • Updates statutory references from "Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety" to "Department of Homeland Security" to reflect current departmental naming

  • Applies to federal grant programs that are either exclusively open to law enforcement agencies or limited to entities invited by the federal grant program

  • Amends §15A-2-4 of the West Virginia Code regarding criminal justice and grant administration powers

Legislative Description

Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services

Corrections

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026
Legal Services2/17/2026
Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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