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WV HB2858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Evan Hansen

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends West Virginia Code §7-1-3 regarding county commission jurisdiction, powers, and duties
  • Adds an exception to the restriction that prevents county commissions from adopting rules stricter than state law regarding agricultural operations
  • Explicitly authorizes county commissions to adopt, enact, or enforce ordinances and regulations required for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations
  • Preserves counties' ability to establish, update, or enforce floodplain requirements necessary to maintain federal flood insurance eligibility for their residents

Legislative Description

Relating to a counties' ability to regulate floodplains under National Flood Insurance Program guidelines

Counties

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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