HB4537

Requiring municipalities take action when potential customers apply for water and sewer service.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

West Virginia HB4537 mandates municipalities to assess costs and customer responsibilities for extending water and sewer services to new customers.

West Virginia HB4537 requires municipalities to determine the cost of extending water and sewer services to new customers who apply for service. The bill mandates that municipalities and public service districts assess the cost of extending service and the customer's share of these costs in accordance with Public Service Commission rules. If potential customers request a grant application to cover the total extension costs, they or any entity on their behalf must provide funds for the application.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–0 · Feb 24
Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 168)

91 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

Feb 17

5:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Feb 25

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 25

Senate

To Government Organization

Feb 25

Senate

To Government Organization