HB5210

Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.

Introduced·2/5/26

Comprehensive reform of West Virginia's water infrastructure systems.

The bill proposes comprehensive reforms to West Virginia's water infrastructure systems, including the creation of a watch list for water and wastewater utilities in continual violation of regulatory standards. It mandates annual training for municipal governing bodies and county commissions overseeing public water and wastewater utilities. The bill also establishes Regional Cooperative Agreements for utilities to share resources and personnel, and creates an Early Intervention Pilot Program for selected utilities.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

Feb 25

5:30 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Feb 26

House

By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 26

House

To House Finance

Feb 18

House

Markup Discussion