Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing.
HB 4286 authorizes the Board of Examiners in Counseling to implement a revised licensing rule (27 CSR 01) that was modified to address legislative concerns. This rule establishes specific requirements for counselors seeking or renewing their licenses in West Virginia, including qualifications and renewal processes. The bill does not create new policy but formalizes an existing regulatory framework for the counseling profession.
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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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
With amendment, 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
P
Doug Smith
RRepublican
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