Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the licensing of livestock dealers.
HB 4268 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a specific licensing rule (61 CSR 11H) for livestock dealers. This rule sets requirements for businesses that buy, sell, or transport livestock, directly affecting those operating in this sector. The bill formally approves a revised rule that was previously modified to address legislative committee concerns. It does not create new licensing standards but allows the Department to enforce existing requirements through this authorized rule.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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6
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Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Do pass, but first to Judiciary
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Doug Smith
RRepublican
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