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WV SB961

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires executive agencies to identify at least two existing regulations for repeal whenever they propose or promulgate a new regulation
  • Applies to all executive agencies with rule-making authority in West Virginia, unless prohibited by law
  • Amends existing rule-making statute §29A-3-20, which already requires agencies to review rules for stringency compared to federal counterparts
  • Builds on prior requirements that agencies evaluate all rules by July 1, 2020, and determine whether each should continue, be modified, or repealed

Legislative Description

Relating to rule-making policies

Legislature--Rule Making

Last Action

To Finance

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026
Judiciary2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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