West Virginia 2022 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB4832

Introduced

2/25/22

Refer

2/25/22

Caption

Making supplementary appropriation to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Board of Medicine - Medical Licensing Board

Impact

The enactment of HB 4832 would directly affect the financial framework governing the Board of Medicine within West Virginia. By supplementing this particular fund, the bill ensures that the Board can better perform its regulatory and oversight responsibilities in the healthcare sector, particularly concerning medical licensing. This additional funding could facilitate more efficient processing of licenses, potentially impacting the availability of medical professionals in the state.

Summary

House Bill 4832 is a legislative measure introduced in West Virginia aimed at making a supplementary appropriation from the Treasury. This bill focuses on the Board of Medicine - Medical Licensing Board Fund, indicating the state's intent to allocate additional resources for this specific administrative body. The total appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, is targeted to be increased by $75,000 for personal services and employee benefits related to the operations of the Board of Medicine.

Sentiment

General sentiment surrounding HB 4832 appears to be neutral, as it does not introduce controversial policies or significant regulatory changes. The bill's focus on fiscal matters rather than direct changes to law suggests broad legislative support aimed at ensuring operational adequacy for an essential state function. However, discussions may take place regarding state budget allocations and priorities within healthcare funding.

Contention

While HB 4832 is mostly straightforward, some points of contention could arise around the larger implications of appropriating funds specifically for the Board of Medicine. Critics might argue about the prioritization of funds within the state budget, questioning whether such supplemental appropriations address broader issues in healthcare access or workforce shortages. Nonetheless, as a supplementary bill, it primarily serves to reinforce existing funding structures rather than disrupt them.

Latest WV HB4832 Activity

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Companion Bills

WV SB717

Similar To Supplemental appropriation to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Board of Medicine, Medical Licensing Board

Previously Filed As

WV HB3348

Supplemental Appropriation - SAPR - Board of Dieticians

WV HB106

Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Human Services, Bureau for Medical Services – Policy and Programming and State Board of Education – State Department of Education

WV SB782

Supplemental appropriation to Dietitians Licensure Board Fund

WV HB402

Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways

WV HB4575

Making Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education

WV SB1006

Making supplementary appropriation to Bureau for Medical Services, Policy and Programming, and to BOE

WV SB557

Relating to licensing by WV Board of Medicine

WV SB616

Supplementary appropriation of public moneys to DHS, Medical State Share Fund

WV HB1006

An Act For The Department Of Labor And Licensing - Boards And Commissions Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

WV HB1006

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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