HB4214

Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to carbon dioxide sequestration fee schedule.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to create a fee schedule for carbon dioxide sequestration.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning a carbon dioxide sequestration fee schedule. The rule, initially filed on July 24, 2025, was modified and refiled on December 29, 2025, to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This authorization allows the Department to establish fees for carbon dioxide sequestration activities within the state.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Energy and Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House