West Virginia HB5585 allows the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies in designated counties.

West Virginia HB5585 amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies. The bill designates several counties as experiencing public health emergencies, making their public service districts and water boards eligible for appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund. The fund, consisting of surplus revenues and interest, can be used for revenue shortfalls, natural disasters, or other fiscal needs determined by the Legislature.

West Virginia HB5585 allows the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies in designated counties.

West Virginia HB5585 amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies. The bill designates several counties as experiencing public health emergencies, making their public service districts and water boards eligible for appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund. The fund, consisting of surplus revenues and interest, can be used for revenue shortfalls, natural disasters, or other fiscal needs determined by the Legislature.