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HB 4233WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes State Police career progression rule

Original title: Relating to authorizing the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police Career Progression System

Last action · January 14, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsor: Doug Smith

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia lawmakers authorized the West Virginia State Police to enact a for its Career Progression System, following modifications made to address legislative committee objections.

Why it matters

Enables the State Police to formally implement its career progression rules for personnel as modified and filed in the State Register.

Background

The West Virginia State Police is a state law enforcement agency operating under the Department of Homeland Security. context
The Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee evaluates agency rules to ensure they comply with legislative intent and statutory authority before final authorization. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

West Virginia State Police

Gains legislative authorization to implement the Career Progression System rule.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 4233 do?

It authorizes the West Virginia State Police to enact a concerning its Career Progression System.

When was the rule refiled in the State Register?

The rule was refiled in the State Register on September 24, 2025, after being modified to address committee objections.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

West Virginia State Police, State Register, Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee

OrganizationWest Virginia State Police“Authorized to promulgate a legislative rule”Map →

OrganizationState Register“Where the legislative rule was filed”Map →

OrganizationLegislative Rule-Making Review Committee“Raised objections to the initial rule”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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