Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to renewal of licensure or certification

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Smith

House Bill 2318 allows West Virginia's Real Estate Appraiser Board to create clear rules for renewing appraiser licenses, enhancing regulatory efficiency and compliance.

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Bill Information

Bill Number: HB 2318

Title: Relating to authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to renewal of licensure or certification

Status: To House Government Organization

Introduced: January 29, 2025

Classification: Bill

Subject: Legislature--Rule Making

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2318 aims to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board in West Virginia to create and implement a legislative rule concerning the renewal process for appraiser licensure or certification. This bill is intended to streamline and clarify the renewal process, ensuring that it meets the necessary regulatory standards.

Key Provisions

Authorization of Rule-Making: The bill specifically grants the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board the authority to promulgate a legislative rule related to the renewal of licensure or certification.

Reference to Previous Legislative Actions: The bill references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This rule was refiled on October 7, 2024.

Impact

Real Estate Appraisers: The primary group affected by this bill will be licensed real estate appraisers in West Virginia, as it directly pertains to the renewal of their licenses and certifications.

Regulatory Clarity: By establishing a clear legislative rule for renewal, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing real estate appraisers, potentially leading to improved compliance and operational efficiency within the profession.

Legislative 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: Passed in the Executive Committee with a vote of 12-0-0.

March 27, 2025: Held on the Calendar Order for Second Reading.

April 11, 2025: Third Reading Deadline extended to May 31, 2025.

May 31, 2025: Re-referred to the Rules Committee.

Conclusion

House Bill 2318 represents a significant step towards enhancing the regulatory framework for real estate appraisers in West Virginia. By authorizing the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to establish a legislative rule for the renewal of licensure or certification, the bill aims to improve clarity and efficiency in the renewal process for appraisers.

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