SB182

Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment

Chamber Passed·3/4/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB182 regulates the process for municipalities to annex territory through minor boundary adjustments.

West Virginia SB182 amends the state code to detail the process for municipalities seeking to annex territory through minor boundary adjustments. The bill specifies that municipalities must apply to the county commission for permission to annex, paying all related costs. It limits the size of such adjustments to 105 percent of the existing municipal boundary and restricts the frequency to one adjustment every two years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 28–4 · Mar 4
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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48 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received

Mar 14

Senate

Senate amended House amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 682)

Mar 14

Senate

Senate reconsidered action and passed bill (Roll No. 690)