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WV HB3026

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "use" of natural resources in zoning law to exclude commercial water extraction for bottling, storage, pipeline transport, or shipment outside West Virginia

  • Limits the exemption from zoning restrictions to domestic water use, farming, or activities conducted on the land where water is drawn (including owner's other properties)

  • Allows property owners to use water on their own land or separate parcels they own or lease, but prohibits exempting commercial water sales from local zoning authority

  • Amends §8A-7-10 of the West Virginia Code governing the effect of enacted zoning ordinances on land development

Legislative Description

Relating to zoning ordinances and their effects

Municipalities

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/27/2025

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