Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exemptions from management services provided by the Fleet Management Division

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Smith

House Bill 2224 empowers West Virginia's Department of Administration to set rules for exemptions from Fleet Management services, streamlining operations for eligible entities.

Markup Discussion

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Bill Information

Bill Number: HB 2224

Title: Relating to authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exemptions from management services provided by the Fleet Management Division

Status: Markup Discussion

Introduced: January 29, 2025

Classification: Bill

Subject: Legislature--Rule Making

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2224 aims to authorize the Department of Administration in West Virginia to create a legislative rule that outlines exemptions from management services provided by the Fleet Management Division. This legislative action is intended to streamline operations and clarify the circumstances under which certain entities may be exempt from these management services.

Key Provisions

Legislative Rule Authorization: The bill specifically authorizes the Department of Administration to promulgate a rule concerning exemptions from management services provided by the Fleet Management Division.

Reference to Existing Code: The bill amends §64-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to include this new authority, which is based on the existing authority granted under §5A-12-9 of the code.

Implementation Timeline: The rule filed in the State Register on April 30, 2024, is referenced, indicating that the process for establishing these exemptions is already underway.

Affected Parties

Department of Administration: This agency will be responsible for developing and implementing the new legislative rule.

Fleet Management Division: The division will see changes in how it manages services and exemptions, potentially affecting its operational procedures.

Entities Seeking Exemptions: Organizations or entities that may qualify for exemptions from management services will be directly impacted, as the new rule will define the criteria and process for obtaining such exemptions.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

January 29, 2025: Bill filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie.

February 4, 2025: First reading and referred to the Rules Committee.

February 12, 2025: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Government Organization.

March 4, 2025: Assigned to the Executive Committee.

March 12, 2025: The Executive Committee recommended the bill for passage with a "Do Pass" vote (012-000-000).

March 27, 2025: The bill was held on the calendar for second reading and short debate.

May 31, 2025: The third reading deadline was extended.

Conclusion

House Bill 2224 seeks to enhance the operational efficiency of the Fleet Management Division by allowing the Department of Administration to establish exemptions from management services. This legislative measure is currently under discussion and has undergone several procedural steps, indicating ongoing legislative interest and potential impact on state operations.

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