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WV HB4613

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Resiliency Officer to update the Flood Resiliency Plan annually instead of biennially, with updates due by June 30 each year

  • Mandates the Flood Resiliency Plan include recommendations for high-impact preventative measures that would yield the highest return on investment in terms of lives saved, property protected, and economic capacity preserved

  • Requires identification of the five most critical flood prevention projects within each Regional Planning and Development Council zone, including estimated costs for each project

  • Adds reporting requirements for the State Resiliency Officer to report on the Flood Resiliency Plan at least twice per year to the Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding

  • Requires the State Resiliency Officer to report at least annually to the Joint Committee on Energy and Public Works

Legislative Description

The State Resiliency Office

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Government Organization

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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