West Virginia HB5067: Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §15A-2-4 and §15A-9-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the powers and duties of the Division of Administrative Services; clarifying that where federal grant programs are only open to law enforcement agencies, the Director of the Division of Administrative Services may enter into an agreement with such agencies within the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the application for and administration of such grants; repealing the provision authorizing the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to hear certain appeals.

From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §15A-2-4 and §15A-9-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the powers and duties of the Division of Administrative Services; clarifying that where federal grant programs are only open to law enforcement agencies, the Director of the Division of Administrative Services may enter into an agreement with such agencies within the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the application for and administration of such grants; repealing the provision authorizing the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to hear certain appeals; and clarifying that the Office of Administrative Hearings shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals from any contested matter before a subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction. ARTICLE 2. Division of Administrative services. §15A-2-4. Criminal justice and grant administration. (a) The director (2) Maintain appropriate liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and units of government, or combinations thereof, in order that all programs, projects, and activities for strengthening and improving law enforcement, public safety, and the administration of criminal justice may function effectively at all levels of government; (3) Seek sources of federal grant assistance programs that may benefit the state when authorized by the Governor and manage the dispersal of those funds through grant contracts to subgrantees in a manner consistent with state …

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