CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A legislative proposal aimed at granting various West Virginia boards and agencies the authority to establish rules was blocked by Governor Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday.
Senate Bill 369 failed to gain approval after Morrisey raised concerns about three key areas within the measure. In a formal letter to Senate President Randy Smith, the governor cited issues related to pharmacy regulations, respiratory care oversight, and election commission rules.
One of the governor’s main objections involved a discrepancy in pharmacy licensing procedures. While the bill sought to allow the Board of Pharmacies to implement annual registration fees, it conflicted with an earlier legislative decision mandating a biennial (every two years) registration process.
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Additionally, Morrisey flagged an omission in the section related to the Board of Respiratory Care, stating that the absence of a section title created inconsistencies with standard procedural formatting.
Lastly, the governor opposed the language used in campaign finance regulations under the Election Commission’s rules, arguing that the wording was too vague and difficult to interpret, potentially leading to confusion.
With the veto in place, lawmakers may need to revise the bill before reintroducing it in a future legislative session.