West Virginia House Bill HB2257

West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/12/25
• Refer: 2/12/25
• Refer: 2/18/25

Caption

Relating to authorizing the Division of Protective Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ranks and duties of officers within the membership of the division

Summary

HB2257 authorizes the Division of Protective Services to promulgate a legislative rule governing the ranks and duties of officers within the division. The bill amends and reenacts a section of West Virginia law to approve a specific rule filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, identified as 99 CSR 02, which concerns how officers in the division are organized and what responsibilities they hold. In practical terms, the bill does not create a broad new program or benefit; instead, it gives legal effect to an administrative rule already developed by the agency. The measure is a standard rule-authorization bill, meaning it confirms the Division of Protective Services has authority to implement internal personnel and organizational standards through legislative rulemaking.

Impact

HB2257 affects West Virginia Code §64-6-1 by authorizing a legislative rule for the Division of Protective Services. Its main legal impact is to validate the agency’s rule on officer ranks and duties, allowing the division to formally structure chain of command, job classifications, and operational responsibilities under state law. The bill primarily affects the Division of Protective Services and its officers, rather than the general public.

Sentiment

Based on the available record, the bill appears to be routine and noncontroversial. There are no committee transcripts, recorded votes, or other discussion snippets indicating opposition or debate. The measure’s purpose is administrative and technical, suggesting general support or at least no documented resistance in the available materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available committee or voting history. In bills of this type, possible issues could include agency authority, personnel structure, or the scope of the rule, but none are shown here as disputed by any member or stakeholder.