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WV HB4516
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
- Establishes a septic tank maintenance reimbursement program administered by conservation districts to eliminate open discharge of wastes into air, soil, and waters
- Provides up to 50% cost reimbursement for property owners: up to $200 for septic tank service, up to $200 for repairs, or up to $9,000 for replacements
- Requires property owners to obtain estimates from licensed septic service providers and submit them to the conservation district board for approval before receiving reimbursement
- Allocates $20,000 per 10,000 property owners (minimum $20,000) to each conservation district that is a member in good standing of the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts
- Adds "cooperators" as a new defined term meaning property owners with septic tanks, whether agricultural or non-agricultural
Legislative Description
Enacting Water Quality Improvement Programs In Counties By Conservation Districts
Counties
Last Action
To House Local Governments
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Governments1/20/2026
Government Organization1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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