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WV SB923

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "West Virginia Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act" establishing a coordinated statewide approach to litter control involving the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, and county solid waste authorities

  • Requires DEP to issue a Request for Proposal for a nonprofit contractor to clean illegal dumpsites, remove litter from roadways, and conduct waterway cleanups of streams, creeks, and rivers statewide

  • Counties employing Litter Control Officers under existing law become eligible for DEP funding assistance to enhance enforcement and cleanup efforts

  • Mandates annual reports and program audits to be submitted to the Legislature by July 1 each year, beginning July 1, 2026

  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with funding drawn from existing litter control allocations plus potential grants, violation fines, and private partnerships

Legislative Description

Creating WV Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act

Environment

Last Action

To Natural Resources

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/24/2025

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