House Government Organization advanced House Bills 4462, 4463, 4561, and 4784 to the floor.
House Bill 4462 would prohibit the sale of cell-cultured products in West Virginia, specifically targeting cell-cultured meat or eggs. This bill was reported to the floor.
House Bill 4463 would modify rules for Sanitarians. This bill would allow the Board of Sanitation to have more authority and rulemaking. Under this bill, the board will be allowed to offer online training for sanitarians, allow a person with an associate’s degree or higher to be eligible for licensing, and add reciprocity between states. This bill was reported to the floor.
House Bill 4561 would allow county sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy, with the consent of their respective county commissioner. This bill was reported to the floor.
House Bill 4784 would extend the timeframe of Qualified Opportunity Zones till July 1, 2032. This bill was reported to the floor.
House Bill 4088 would change the licensure for certified public accountants. This bill would offer three different pathways. Two of these pathways include those who have been a part of post-bachelor degree programs, and one to expand the certification to those with only a bachelor’s degree. This bill was advanced to markup and discussion.
If a person seeking to become a certified public accountant decides to only get their bachelor’s degree, they would need to have two years of work experience to apply for their certification.
