HB 3056 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating generally to the state fire marshal

HB 3056 transfers the State Fire Marshal's office from the Fire Commission to the Department of Homeland Security and updates the position's qualifications and responsibilities. It requires the State Fire Marshal to hold a bachelor's degree plus six years in fire safety (including two years supervising), replaces the Fire Commission's appointment role with the Governor, and mandates that office employees join the state civil service. The bill adds new sections defining deputy roles and clarifies the State Fire Marshal's duties, including enforcing fire safety programs and analyzing fire loss data. This procedural bill directly affects the State Fire Marshal, their office staff, and fire safety enforcement structure in West Virginia.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025
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