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WV HB5448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Akers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Members of the West Virginia State Emergency Response Commission may delegate authority to an employee to serve as a designee in their place at committee and board meetings
  • The change addresses situations where commission members cannot feasibly attend and participate in all required meetings
  • The 11-member commission includes state agency directors, a chemical industry representative, a fire department representative, and a public member knowledgeable in emergency response
  • The Director of the Office of Emergency Services serves as chair and may only vote in case of a tie
  • A majority of commission members constitutes a quorum for conducting business

Legislative Description

Revising the statute relating to the state emergency response commission meetings.

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

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