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HB 2277

Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to actions affecting driving privileges

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Smith

House Bill 2277 empowers the DMV to streamline rules for managing driving privileges, enhancing efficiency and ensuring fair treatment for all drivers in West Virginia.

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Bill Summary · HB 2277

Summary of House Bill 2277

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 2277
  • Title: Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to actions affecting driving privileges
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Current Status: To House Energy and Public Works
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Legislature--Rule Making

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2277 aims to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to create and implement a legislative rule concerning the processes and criteria for:
- Denial
- Suspension
- Revocation
- Disqualification
- Restriction
- Non-renewal
- Cancellation
- Administrative appeals
- Reinstatement of driving privileges

The intent of the bill is to streamline and clarify the procedures related to driving privileges, ensuring that they are consistent and transparent.

Key Provisions

  • Legislative Rule Authorization: The bill specifically authorizes the DMV to promulgate a rule that governs the aforementioned actions affecting driving privileges.
  • Modification of Existing Rules: The rule will be based on a previously filed legislative rule that was modified to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The primary stakeholders affected by this bill include:

    • Individuals seeking to obtain or maintain their driving privileges.
    • The Division of Motor Vehicles, which will be responsible for implementing the new rules.
    • Legal and administrative bodies involved in appeals and reinstatement processes.

  • Administrative Efficiency: By providing a clear framework for the DMV, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how driving privileges are managed and enforced.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Timeline:
    • Introduced: January 29, 2025
    • Referred to Committee: February 12, 2025
    • Second Reading: March 27, 2025
    • Do Pass Recommendation: March 12, 2025
    • Amendments: House Floor Amendment No. 1 was filed on May 21, 2025, and referred to the Rules Committee.
    • Extended Deadline: The third reading deadline has been extended to May 31, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 2277 represents an important step towards modernizing and clarifying the rules governing driving privileges in West Virginia. By empowering the DMV to establish comprehensive regulations, the bill seeks to enhance administrative processes and ensure fair treatment for all individuals regarding their driving rights.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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