West Virginia HB5202 extends funding access to non-governmental public utilities for distressed public water systems.

West Virginia HB5202 amends the Water Development Authority's powers to include making loans and grants to non-governmental public utilities for public water systems. The bill defines "non-governmental public utility" and establishes rights and remedies for enforcing loan agreements with these utilities. It also sets up procedures for the collection of money due to the fund and requires maintenance of public utilities. The bill further authorizes rulemaking and outlines the process for public utilities to lease, grant, or convey property to the Water Development Authority.

West Virginia HB5202 extends funding access to non-governmental public utilities for distressed public water systems.

West Virginia HB5202 amends the Water Development Authority's powers to include making loans and grants to non-governmental public utilities for public water systems. The bill defines "non-governmental public utility" and establishes rights and remedies for enforcing loan agreements with these utilities. It also sets up procedures for the collection of money due to the fund and requires maintenance of public utilities. The bill further authorizes rulemaking and outlines the process for public utilities to lease, grant, or convey property to the Water Development Authority.